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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.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Posted: Jun 18, 2021

New FDNY Super Pumper 1

5,250-gpm US Fire Pump and a Williams Fire & Hazard Control 2 x 8 Ambassador top-mounted deck gun, wireless remote control, 8,000-gpm rated

THEMAJESTIRIUM1 and Skyler Fire

Video and stills of the new FDNY Super Pumper 1 fire engine

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment: FDNY’s Ferrara Pumper: Moving Water and Foam

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Posted: Jun 18, 2021

Cal (CA) Fire Apparatus Involved in Rollover

A Cal (CA) Fire crew was involved in a rollover crash while responding to a spot fire on Buffalo Road in Auburn Thursday evening, reports FOX40.com. Officials say the engine crashed on Mount Vernon Road. 

The cause of the crash has not been determined, and officials didn’t say how many firefighters were involved or the extent of any injuries, but some were hospitalized.

The apparatus will be taken to a facility as part of an investigation.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2021

White Lake (NC) Volunteer Fire Department Receives $26k Grant

A $26,160 grant has been awarded to the White Lake (NC) Volunteer Fire Department, reports bladenjournal.com.

The money comes via the 2021 Volunteer Fire Department Fund from the State of North Carolina. It allows the department to purchase necessary equipment by using matching funds. The purchase does require approval by the Department of Insurance Office of the state fire marshal.

Since the program began 33 years ago, White Lake has received $245,061.77.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2021

Photo of the Day: June 18, 2021

Ferrara—Del City (OK) Fire Department MVP rescue aerial quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; 77-foot aerial ladder; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank; Honda EU3000i 2,600-watt inverter generator. Dealer: Jim Slover, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.

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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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