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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 6, 2021

Anne Arundel County (MD) Fire Apparatus Damaged in Accident

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said a fire truck responding to a house fire was involved in an accident, reports Patch.com.

The accident sent two of the car’s occupants to the Anne Arundel Medical Center with minor injuries.

At the house fire, eight residents were displaced and a firefighter was injured.

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Posted: May 6, 2021

Electric Fire Apparatus Makes Debut in Long Island (NY)

A first-of-its-kind electric fire engine was unveiled in Hicksville, reports ABC 7 News.

The truck can run fully electric for one and a half to two hours. A fire official said the electric truck helps greatly improve communication within the cab and at the scene of a fire.

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Posted: May 6, 2021

Vehicle Crashes Into Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Station

A civilian vehicle crashed into a Los Angeles County Fire Station, reports KHTS.

The fire station is located in Santa Clarita and there are no reports of injuries.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, according to officials.

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Posted: May 6, 2021

Opening of Third Marion (IA) Fire Station

A one-month delay in opening a fire station is due to shortage of building materials and a change in management within construction company, reports The Gazette.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce stated that about 71 percent of contractors reported at least one type of material shortage at the end of 2020.

When the project is completed the fire station will be Marion’s first since 1991, when the city’s population was around half what it is today.

The city still is looking for land for a fourth station, which the City Council approved for $1.1 million. The city budgeted $400,000 for the project while the Marion Firefighters Association would cover the other $695,000, largely through a trust.

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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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