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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: Aug 8, 2019

Work Begins on New Des Moines (IA) Fire Station

Des Moines has been working to add a new fire station to the northeast part of the city for at least five years, reports Fox 17 Des Moines.

A fire official said the fire station will feature stormwater features with some prairie grasses, solar panels on top of the fire station and an opportunity for the fire fighters to train around new technology.
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Posted: Aug 8, 2019

Walkerville (MT) VFD Gets New Fire Apparatus

The Walkerville Volunteer Fire Department received a new truck from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, reports Fox Montana.

The DNRC helps small towns across Montana with loaner fire equipment. Walkerville had only two trucks until the new addition.

Walkerville wants to buy their other loaner truck from the DNRC and will raise money through fundraisers and donations.

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Posted: Aug 8, 2019

East Liverpool (OH) Adds Fire Apparatus

The fire department received a new pumper fire after a slight delay caused by an equipment modifications, reports The Review.

Fire Chief Bill Jones said Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) paid down $372,000 for the new vehicle, which takes a 28-year-old vehicle out of the department fleet. City officials had to come up with the difference, which was $18,000.

Built on an International chassis and powered by a Hale Qmax 1,250 GPM pump along with the ability to carry 732 gallons of water, this new fire truck has a higher capacity than their current vehicles’ 500 gallons.

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Posted: Aug 8, 2019

Suspect Pulls Knife on Jackson County (MS) First Responders, Steals Fire Apparatus

Fire personnel with Jackson County Fire Department responded to a crash of a rolled over truck. The man they attempted to help proceeding to pull a knife on him, reports WLOX.

The suspect, later identified as Jesiah Cady of Jackson, Mississippi, then carjacked a fire truck and demanded firefighters drive him. During a ride to Montgomery, Alabama, firefighters say he continued to threaten them with a knife.

The firefighters were able to get out of the vehicle safely. Authorities said Cady continued on in the fire truck and was taken into custody shortly.

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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