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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: Jul 5, 2021

Alaska Firefighter Ejected from Forestry Truck in Rollover Crash

An Alaska Division of Forestry firefighter was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Saturday as he drove to the Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs east of Fairbanks.

The firefighter was traveling alone to the fire at the end of Chena Hot Springs Road at around 5:20 p.m. in a state forestry truck when the vehicle went off the road near Mile 39 and rolled multiple times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained extensive injuries, according to a news release from the Alaska Division of Forestry.

Medics at the nearby Munson Creek Fire burning just south of Chena Hot Springs at Mile 56.5 responded to the accident. A Fairbanks Area Forestry helicopter transported the driver to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and he was medevaced to Providence Medical Center in Anchorage later that evening.

The firefighter was listed in serious but stable condition on Sunday and Alaska State Troopers are investigating the accident.

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Posted: Jul 5, 2021

Thief Steals Newark (NJ) Battalion Chief’s Truck

A thief stole a fire truck from the Newark (NJ) Fire Department while it was out of quarters on Sunday afternoon.

According to a report published by RSL Media.com, the suspect jumped into a Newark fire battalion truck at about 1 pm on July 4th. Newark officers quickly found the vehicle and began a pursuit. Officers with the Port Authority, State Police and the North Bergen Police were notified of the chase.

Police lost the vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike, but later found the vehicle and driver when he bailed from the truck in Ridgefield Park, NJ, according to the published report.

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Posted: Jul 4, 2021

Apparatus-Involved Crash in TX

A crash involving a Houston (TX) Fire Department engine Saturday morning around 11 a.m. blocked part of South Loop 610, reports abc13.com.

It’s not exactly clear what happened; crews were already on another call as the car crash unfolded. Firefighters could be seen on video working to pull someone from the vehicle involved.

One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition, though no firefighters were injured, officials say.

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Posted: Jul 4, 2021

Apparatus-Involved Crash in PA; 3 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries

One fire truck was involved in a crash after multiple crews responded to a house fire on the 1500 block of Division Highway in Ephrata Township (PA) Saturday, reports wgal.com.

Officials say the call for the fire came in shortly after 7 p.m., and that the fire was contained to the single home.

One apparatus crashed along Division Highway en route to the fire, and three firefighters involved suffered minor injuries.

The fire, during which no injuries were reported, had shut down parts of U.S. 322 at Division Highway.

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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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