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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 20, 2021

Loris (SC) Fire Department Receives Grant for Fire Equipment

The city of Loris Fire Department was awarded a $31,000 grant that will be used to purchase 10 sets of fire gear, reports myhorrynews.com.

The Volunteer Strategic Assistance and Fire Equipment grant will fund sets of interior structure fire rated jackets and pants.

The grant, through the South Carolina Fire Marshal Office, is a 100% non-match grant and will help meet standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Posted: Apr 20, 2021

Tulsa (OK) Fire Department Christens Two New Trucks

The Tulsa (OK) Fire Department recently held a push-in ceremony for two new trucks at Stations 20 and 24, reports TulsaWorld.com.

Station 24’s new 107-foot ladder truck is replacing a 2002 model. The ladder truck that replaced its 21-year-old predecessor at Station 20 weighs 71,000 pounds. Fire officials said it’s $1.4 million apiece for the new ladder trucks.

Fire officials added that one of the old trucks being replaced will go to the department’s training center, while the other will be used as a backup.

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Posted: Apr 20, 2021

East Orange (NJ) Fire Department Adds Rosenbauer Viper to Fleet

The East Orange (NJ) Fire Department recently added a Rosenbauer Viper to its fleet, reports tapinto.net.

The new truck boasts a 78-foot rear-mount aerial, N55 pump (1,500-gpm) and a 500-gallon water tank. It holds six firefighters in the cab of the custom rig, which is equipped with a Cummins L9 (450-hp) engine within in a Warrior Chassis. 

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Posted: Apr 20, 2021

Waukegan (IL) Officials Hold Dedication Ceremony for New ARFF Truck

The Waukegan (IL) Fire Department, Waukegan National Airport, Waukegan Port District and Waukegan Airport tenants recently held the dedication ceremony for a new Rosenbauer Panther Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Truck (ARFF), reports DailyHerald.com.

Fire and port district officials worked together for more than a year to design the truck’s specifications, which have it at over 12 feet tall, 10 feet wide and about 40 feet long. The truck, purchased by the Waukegan National Airport and tenants, is equipped with a 3,100-gallon water tank, 420 gallons of firefighting foam and 500 pounds of dry chemical extinguishing agent.

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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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