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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 12, 2021

Sacramento (CA) Fire Apparatus Hit at Highway Fire Scene

A fire truck was hit while responding to a vehicle fire along Interstate 80, reports CBS Sacramento.

All the fire personnel who were working at the scene escaped the crash without injury. The driver of the car that rear-ended the fire truck was taken to the hospital.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Palm Beach County Police (FL) Respond to Shooting at Fire Station

Multiple Palm Beach County deputies responded to a shooting at Loxahatchee Acreage fire station, reports WPTV 5.

The incident occurred at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station No. 26. No other details have currently been released.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Unboxing with Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment: Kuriyama Fire Products’ Viper Blue Devil Nozzle

Join Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Senior Editor Ed Ballam as he unboxes Kuriyama Fire Products’ new Viper Blue Devil nozzle. The lightweight, high-quality, selectable gallonage nozzle can produce both a straight stream, like a smooth bore nozzle, as well as a wide-angle fog pattern. It features a patented, Rylstatic machined deflector disk which eliminates the spinning teeth found on many competitor fog nozzles.

For more information, please visit Kuriyama Fire Products.

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Posted: Jul 12, 2021

Fire Station Planned Along Dangerous Alabama Beach

A new fire station is being planned along an Alabama beach known for drownings, following the death of a deputy who died trying to save swimmers, reports al.com.

The aim is the station will make it easier for rescuers to get to people who get in trouble in Gulf waters along Fort Morgan, an unincorporated area west of Gulf Shores.

There are no lifeguards nor a flag system along Fort Morgan because the area is a mix of private and state-owned land.

The need for additional safety was evident in June following the death of Baldwin County Deputy Bill Smith, who died while trying to save others in the area. Another man died just days after Smith.

Officials hope to begin construction in October, but the department is awaiting approval from federal officials.

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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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