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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 9, 2021

Five Injured in Kansas City (MO) Fire Apparatus Accident

A fire truck responding to a reported fire collided with a car injuring four firefighters and one driver, reports The Kansas City Star.

All five people were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The police department investigated the crash and determined that the fire truck was southbound with its lights and sirens on when the vehicle entered the intersection.

The fire was a false alarm. Smoke was reported coming from the area, but it was a work crew cutting concrete.

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Posted: Jun 9, 2021

Cayce (SC) 1936 Fire Apparatus Restored, Heading to Conference

Cayce Historical Museum curator Jeff Kirkland took responsibility for the restoration of Cayce’s original fire truck, reports Cola Daily.

The 1936 REO Speedway fire truck has headed to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention center and will then return to the museum.

Repairs during the nearly two years of restoration included: rebuilding the engine, adding missing parts, a new carburetor, rebuilding the brakes, sandblasting and painting the body. One of the most unique parts of the restored truck is the windshield glass, which was cut from a shower door and made to fit the dimensions.

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Posted: Jun 9, 2021

Sacramento (CA) Fire Department Recruits in Week 20 at Academy

2021 recruit class 1 is in week 20 at the Sacramento (CA) Fire Academy.

The future Sacramento Fire Department firefighters recently practiced auto extrication techniques, including cutting, stabilization, and cribbing.

Watch the video below:

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Posted: Jun 9, 2021

Avon Protection Thermal Imaging Cameras Deemed NFPA Compliant

Avon Protection has announced that its argus range of thermal imaging cameras have been certified to levels set forth in the 2021 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service. The argus range includes the Mi-TIC E, Mi-TIC E L, Mi-TIC 320, and Mi-TIC S models.

The 2021 edition of NFPA 1801 is the latest edition of the standard. First published in 2013 and again in 2018, the standard defines minimum performance requirements for sophisticated thermal imaging equipment and is adopted throughout the world.

While there are no physical changes to the Mi-TIC cameras as a result of the latest edition, the most notable changes are specific to testing requirements and software. Those include spot temperature measurement moving from “TI BASIC” to “TI BASIC PLUS”; updated test matrices for both stand-alone and integrated thermal imagers; an amended spacial resolution source target used for testing; and a revised region of interest figure used for testing.

“We are very excited to continue building on to our over 40-year legacy of designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras that allow firefighters to operate safely in the most demanding and dangerous of environments,” Darren Wolfe, Global Product Manager for Thermal Imaging, said in a press release.

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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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