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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: Apr 12, 2021

New Fire Station Could Be Coming to Fairfax County (VA)

According to a report on localdvm.com, while still in the preliminary stages, a new fire station and homeless shelter could be coming to Fairfax County (VA).

The current Penn Daw fire station in Fairfax County needs major renovations and has “outlived its intended life cycle.”

The former site of the Hybla Valley Nursery on Beacon Hill Road could become a brand-new station. While the Eleanor Kennedy Shelter would be co-located with the proposed station. The report noted that the shelter’s current building is prohibited from renovation due to the building’s historic status.

The county wants to co-locate the shelter with the station to create a new building, the report said. The plan’s initial phase will conclude within six to nine months.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2021

New Abilene (TX) Fire Station, EOC Proposed

The ideas of a new Abilene (TX) Fire Station located on the city’s south side and a new Emergency Operations Center were recently proposed at an Abilene City Council retreat, according to a report on ReporterNews.com.

A new EOC is estimated at $2.5 million, while a new fire station could be almost $5.6 million, with up to $1 million in personnel costs, the report said.

The emergence of new businesses and “a ton of growth on the south side” are the catalysts for the potential growth.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2021

Shots Fired into Fire Station 26 (OH)

According to a report on FOX8.com, the Cleveland Division of Fire is looking into an incident during which shots were fired into Fire Station 26 (OH).

Firefighters at the station, the report said, late Saturday morning heard gunshots outside and came to survey the damage. They found one of the station’s doors had a broken window and a bullet went through Engine 26’s windshield.

No one was injured and Engine 26 is still in service, the report noted.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2021

Tupelo (MS) Breaks Ground on New Fire Station

Tupelo (MS) officials recently broke ground on a new fire station, according to a report in the Modesto Bee.

The city is using bond money to pay for the new station—which will replace the 64-year-old, soon-to-be-retired current station—and taxes will not increase, the report said.

The report noted that structural issues were at hand with the old station and building a new station was more cost-effective.

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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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