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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: May 6, 2021

Photo of the Day: May 6, 2021

E-ONE—Ross Township Fire Department, Fairfield, OH, pumpers (2). Typhoon cabs and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engines; E-ONE eMAX 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 880-gallon water tanks; 30-gallon foam cells; Class 1 SmartFoam single-agent foam systems; Command Light Shadow series light towers; Smart Power 6-kW generators. Dealer: Kevin Kleman, Vogelpohl Fire Equipment, Erlanger, KY.

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Vestavia Hills (AL) Gets $1.2MM Fire Apparatus

Vestavia Hills Fire Department has welcomed a new, $1.2 million fire truck, reports Vestavia Voice.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Our new ladder truck, Quint #4 arrived today. It is equipped with a 103 foot ladder and 1500 gallon per minute pump. It will be housed at Fire Station #4 in Liberty Park. We will complete a few weeks of training and familiarization before placing it in service. We would like to thank the Mayor and City Council for providing us with the tools we need to deliver service to the city.”

The truck also should help the city’s rating from the Insurance Services Office.

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Reynoldsburg City Council (OH) Approves Land Sale for Fire Station

Reynoldsburg City Council unanimously approved a land sale for a fire station for West Licking Joint Fire District, reports This Week Community News.

The vacant land was gifted to the city in 2003 for future parkland. In addition to a new fire station, the WLJFD will install a pedestrian path.

The West Licking Fire District operates five stations serving 109 square miles encompassing the communities of Reynoldsburg, Pataskala and Kirkersville, as well as Etna, Harrison and Jersey townships.

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Spokane Valley (WA) Donates Retired Fire Apparatus

The Spokane Valley Fire Department donated a fire truck to the city of Malden, reports KXLY.com.

Malden and neighboring town Pine City were destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire which included the fire station and fire engine.

Spokane provided a 1999 Pierce Engine. Last December, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources also donated a new fire engine.

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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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