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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 11, 2021

Perryville (KY) to Get New Truck

Perryville (KY) city council recently voted to buy a new fire truck, with a bid of $303,549.39, reports amnews.com. The winning bidder was Toyne Inc., through local dealer High Tech Rescue, officials say.

Perryville’s current apparatus is 21 years old and has recently experienced maintenance issues.

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Posted: May 11, 2021

Photo of the Day: May 11, 2021

HME Ahrens-Fox—Saginaw Chippewa Tribes Fire Department, Mount Pleasant, MI, HAF80L aerial ladder quint. HME Ahrens-Fox AF1, MFDxl cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; HME Ahrens-Fox AF2000SS 1,750-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system. Dealer: Matt Creech, Kodiak Emergency Vehicles, Grand Ledge, MI.

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Posted: May 11, 2021

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial New Hire: Kyle Huston

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial Group announced the addition of Kyle Huston as Product Manager, Municipal Products for Elkhart Brass. In his new role, Kyle will be responsible for overseeing our complete portfolio of municipal products, including handline nozzles and ground appliances, from idea phase to end of life. Kyle will be central in the development of new products and will work closely with our customers to assure their unique requirements are met.

Kyle holds an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rhodes State and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Tech. In addition, Kyle processes a great deal of mechanical engineering experience, having most recently been an engineer at Medix Specialty Vehicles designing ambulances. Prior to his time at Medix, Kyle served as Project Leader at Honda North America leading the manufacturing planning of Powertrain Division products. He also served in the U.S. Navy Seabees for six years.

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, & Industrial is a leading global provider of safety solutions to the firefighting industry. Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, & Industrial is comprised of 4 industry leading brands: FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, and R•O•M. The combination of these brands allows us the opportunity to offer our customers the best of high performing, technology leading, safety related products. Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, & Industrial provides integrated systems of monitors, valves, foam proportioning, scene lighting and electronic controls for the global emergency market. For more information on Safe Fleet visit www.safefleet.net.

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Posted: May 10, 2021

Manchester (NJ) Approves Funding for Fire Apparatus

Manchester Township moved closer toward a plan to create a paid fire service through setting funds aside for a fire truck, reports Jersey Shore Online.

Plans are also made to agree to volunteer firefighters use of the fire truck, as needed.

Mayor Ken Palmer and the council reported on a recent meeting of volunteer fire service representatives and other municipal officials.

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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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