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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: May 5, 2021

Fayetteville (AR) Fire Department’s New Tiller Leaves Plant

The Fayetteville (AR) Fire Department’s (FFD) new tiller has departed the Pierce Manufacturing plant and is on its way to its new home.

Despite its long size, it’s designed for narrow streets and tight corners.

“This Tiller is the first of its kind for NWA, and the #FFD is proud to staff it!” FFD said on Instagram. “Once this truck arrives, members will go through extensive training on how to drive the front (and back) of this appratus!”

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Atlanta Firefighters Robbed While Responding to a Call

Detectives are trying to find the person who broke into Atlanta (GA) firefighters’ cars overnight, reports CBS46.com.

The break-in happened in southeast Atlanta at Station 2, located at the 1500 block of Jonesboro Road, as firefighters were responding to a fatal crash early Tuesday morning.

Officials noted that nothing of value was taken, but the firefighters will have to replace the car windows.

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Kirtland (OH) Fire Department to Implement Clean Air Concepts’ Vehicle Exhaust Removal System

The Kirtland (OH) Fire Department recently accepted a proposal from Cincinnati-based Clear Air Concepts for a new vehicle exhaust removal system at its Station 1, reports news-herald.com.

The MagneGrip Diesel Exhaust Extraction System aims to hook right into the exhaust pipes of emergency vehicles and detach at the door’s threshold as they drive out of the station. The cost is $32,131, most of which will be covered with the remainder of a grant for a similar system installed at Station 2 in June.

The Fire Department received an $83,809 Assistance to Firefighters FEMA Grant toward the initial project. The Station 2 furnishing and installation cost came in at $58,989, leaving $29,011 of that grant money in the Capital Improvement Fund. The city is contributing about $4,190.

The installation is expected to take place in June.

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Zoar (OH) Volunteer Fire Department Facing Eviction

The Zoar (OH) Volunteer Fire Department has three days to move from the fire station or face eviction proceedings in court, reports timesreproter.com.

The earliest an eviction case can be filed is Monday, following the Village Council’s April 23 vote to evict the fire department. The village and the fire department both claim ownership of the station at 190 Fifth St., and the main basis for the fire department’s claim is the written record of a Dec. 9, 1953 Village Council meeting in which members agreed to give land to the fire department for a new fire station.

Village officials, however, plan to use the fire station as a community and safety center in conjunction with the Bolivar Fire Department.

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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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