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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 10, 2019

Car Hits Lexington (KY) Fire Apparatus in Third Accident Involving Emergency Vehicles

 
 

The crash occurred around 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Nicholasville Road and Malabu Drive intersection.  

The driver of the car involved in the crash was sent to a hospital with injuries that weren’t life-threatening, according to Lt. Chris Van Brackel.

Three people inside the fire truck andwere uninjured, Van Brackel said. The firefighters were responding to a reported gas leak, and the truck’s lights and sirens were on. The woman driving the car had a green light, and she told police she did not see the fire truck, according to Van Brackel.

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Posted: Jul 10, 2019

Brookfield (CT) Retires Fire Apparatus

 
 
The last fire truck BVFC sold ended up with a second career as the Fire Engine Pizza Co. in Bridgeport. The current truck being sold is a 1985 E-One Hurricane Pumper with a canopy cab that seats 5. The asking price is $15,000 and the mileage is a low 26,550.
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Posted: Jul 10, 2019

Rosenbauer Hot Dip Galvanizing Process

Rosenbauer offers corrosion resistance using a hot dip galvanizing process. Each aerial section is individually cleaned then submerged in molten zinc, protecting the aerial from the inside out.



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Posted: Jul 10, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-W.S. Darley Pumper

Wilson Township Fire & Rescue, Alpena, MI, pumper. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; 6.7L Power Stroke 330-hp diesel engine; Darley PSMC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump.

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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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