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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 26, 2019

Custom Alexis 10-Foot Response One for the Fertile (IA) Fire Department


Features of this Response One rig include:

  • Ford F-550XL 4×4 DRW Four (4) Door Chassis
  • Ford 6.7L, V8, Diesel Engine
  • Ford TorqShift 6-speed Automatic Transmission
  • Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Body and Subframe
  • ROM Painted Roll-Up Doors
  • Floor mounted console for emergency switches, cab
  • 300-Gallon Poly Skid Tank with 10-Gallon Foam Tank
  • Darley 1 ½ AGE Pump with 20-HP Honda Gas Engine
  • Two (2) 1” Discharges, rear
  • One (1) 1 ½” Discharge, rear
  • One (1) Akron front bumper Turret remote controlled from the cab
  • Scotty Around the Pump Foam inductor/mixer

For more information, visit https://www.alexisfire.com/listings/10-foot-response-one-sk870/.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spartan ER Aerial Platform

Hutchins (TX) Fire Department, 100-foot rear-mount aerial platform quint. Gladiator LFD cab and chassis; Cummins X15 565-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump.

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Posted: Jul 25, 2019

Fall River (MA) Firefighters Return to Fire Station After Mold Cleanup

 
 

A similar situation shut down the station, the city’s oldest, less than two years ago.  

“I feel pretty comfortable with the outcome now, more so than before,” said Jason Burns, president of the Fall River Firefighters Union.

What’s different this time around, said Burns, is that the city installed two dehumidifiers in the basement where most the mold was detected, and on the surfaces of the first floor, where the apparatus is located.

 

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Posted: Jul 25, 2019

Pasco (FL) Fire Rescue Investigating Suspicious Package at Fire Station

 
 
 

A hazmat team is trying to evaluate the package. No injuries have been reported at this time.  

We’re working to get more information.

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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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