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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: Apr 26, 2021

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Ono Island (AL) Station 4

The groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for Ono Island (AL) Fire Station No. 4, reports gulfcoastnewstoday.com.

The 6,085-square-foot facility, designed by McCollough Architecture and to be constructed by M.W. Rogers Construction, will be built across the street from the current station. It’s scheduled for completion in April 2022.

The news digs are designed to withstand 175-mph wind and will include six bunk rooms, a private office, an emergency medical service room, two apparatus bays, and storage space.

The City of Orange Beach and Ono Island have a fire and EMS agreement due to the latter being outside the city limits, the report says. As part of the agreement, the city purchased a new engine and equipment with Ono Island repaying the cost over 10 years. The agreement also includes the Ono Authority constructing the new station.

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Wareham (MA) Firefighters Begin Training on New Brush-Breaker

Wareham (MA) Firefighters have begun training on a new, not-yet-in-service “brush-breaker” truck, reports wickedlocal.com.

The five-ton apparatus—which can carry 750 gallons of water and 25 gallons of foam—is a surplus Army vehicle and fire officials say it was provided at a “great savings” to the department.

The new truck will become Breaker 404 when it’s lettered.

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Wareham (MA) Using Grant to Buy Fire Apparatus
Wareham, Onset (MA) Close Fire Stations to Public

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Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Omaha (NE) Fire Department to Receive Training on Three New E-ONE Engines

Firefighters throughout the Omaha (NE) Fire Department will undergo training at Omaha Public Safety Training Center for the features and specs on three new E-ONE Engines purchased by the department, reports wowt.com.

All three were built from the ground up via specifications from by the department. Following training, the engines next week will be placed at:

• Station 3 (3126 S. 16th St.)
• Station 23 (9090 N. 30th St.)
• Station 52 (10727 Pacific St.)

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

St. Albans (WV) Fire Department Welcomes New Quint

The St. Albans (WV) Fire Department is welcoming a new quint to its fleet, reports wsaz.com.

The new apparatus aims to allow firefighters to reach up to 70 feet vertically and features a bucket in which three firefighters can fit.

Fire officials say it’s the first fire apparatus the city has bought since 2010 and the first aerial apparatus since 2001.

Related Articles:
Quints Continue in Popularity Around the Country
Coral Gables, FL, Puts New Quint in Service
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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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