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The purpose of the Fire Mechanics Section is to promote standardization of fire apparatus and equipment preventative maintenance, improve safety standards and practices, promote workshops, conferences, and seminars related to the purposes of this Section, and to promote cost savings through standardization of building and equipment purchasing and maintenance.

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Posted: Aug 6, 2021

FDIC International 2021: Friday

FDIC International 2021 is still going strong. Here’s what happened on Friday.

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FDIC International 2021: Thursday

FDIC International 2021: Wednesday

FDIC International 2021: Tuesday

FDIC International 2021: Monday

FDIC International 2021: Sunday

FDIC International 2021: Saturday

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Posted: Aug 6, 2021

Photos: Opening Ceremonies, Day Two

Photographer Tim Olk captured the scene at Day Two of the Opening Ceremonies.

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Posted: Aug 6, 2021

FDIC International 2021: Courage and Valor 5K Run

FDIC International 2021 in Indianapolis, IN, still has plenty left in its tank. Yesterday, attendees took part in the FDIC Courage and Valor 5K–a competitive/non-competitive 5K run/walk.

All proceeds went to help sponsor the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Medal and Award, which commemorates the life and career achievements of firefighters who risk their lives for the citizens whom they serve.

See some 5K pictures below and check out our full FDIC coverage here.

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

Meadville (PA) Is on Track to Purchase $874K Aerial

Officials in Meadville (PA) have agreed to purchase a new $874,841.78 aerial for the fire department, according to a story published by The Meadville Tribune.

The new aerial will replace a 28-year-old ladder truck, the newspaper reported, noting the new truck will be made by the Sutphen Corporation of Dublin, OH.

Meadville is planning to pay for the truck with money through planned capital improvement borrowing, the paper said.

Once the financing is in place, it’s expected to take between 12 and 14 months for the new SLR 75 aerial to be built, the newspaper reported.

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Fire Mechanics Section Board

Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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