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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.

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East Daviess (KY) Fire Station Struck by Lightning Bolt
East Daviess (KY) Fire Station Struck by Lightning Bolt
Posted: Jul 3, 2019

East Daviess (KY) Fire Station Struck by Lightning Bolt

The Daviess County Fire Department fire station on Kentucky 54 was struck by lightning Tuesday evening and caught fire, forcing firefighters out of the building and into temporary quarters. The fire was extinguished, but East Station firefighters will be moving into another facility for the time being.

Read more at Messenger-inquirer

Paul Nave, director of Owensboro-Daviess County 911, said the call was received at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday that the building had been struck by lightning and was on fire.  

Firefighters from several volunteer fire departments were called to the scene, and the others were called on second alarm as a precaution, Daviess County Fire Chief Dwayne Smeathers said.

"They said it sounded like the building exploded," Smeathers said. "Sparks were flying out of the electrical outlets."

Firefighters pulled the fire engine out of the bay and then made entry into the attic.

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Death Investigation Underway in Front of Charlotte Fire Station
Death Investigation Underway in Front of Charlotte Fire Station
Posted: Jul 3, 2019

Death Investigation Underway in Front of Charlotte Fire Station

 A death investigation is underway in front of a Charlotte Fire Station in northeast Charlotte, police said. 

Read more at www.fox46charlotte.com
 
 
 
Multiple units were called to the scene located at 2325 W. Mallard Creek Church Road around 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3.
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Louisville (KY) Fire Station to Remain Open
Louisville (KY) Fire Station to Remain Open
Posted: Jul 3, 2019

Louisville (KY) Fire Station to Remain Open

Instead of closing the Grade Lane fire station, the Louisville Fire Department will add a Quint to Engine Company 11 on 1025 Rubel Ave.

Read more at Wlky
 
 

Louisville Fire Chief Greg Frederick revised plans for cutting $1.7 million from his department as part of Louisville's fiscal year 2020 budget.  

"The LFD’s duty and obligation to the community and people we serve is to protect life and property. We fulfill that obligation by allocating available resources to minimize risk throughout the community. This plan avoids closing a fire station while providing a greater uniformity of coverage systemwide and mitigating some of the negative impact on services," Fredrick said.

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College Station (TX) Fire Department Rolls Out Maroon Fire Apparatus
College Station (TX) Fire Department Rolls Out Maroon Fire Apparatus
Posted: Jul 3, 2019

College Station (TX) Fire Department Rolls Out Maroon Fire Apparatus

The new fire truck at Station 3 has added a splash of maroon to the College Station Fire Department’s normally blue-and-white vehicle fleet.

Read more at today.tamu.edu
 
Featuring a maroon ladder, the Texas A&M University logo and the words “Fearless On Every Front,” CSFD’s new truck gives a nod to the university at the center of the city it serves. The Texas A&M-branded truck – which notably features the phrase “BTHO Fires” – was rolled out for the first time in late May at the Hall of Champions for a Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service event.
 
Carter Hall, the department’s public information officer, said the idea for a maroon truck came from Chief Jonathan McMahan, who was hired in 2017. The design came out of collaboration with Texas A&M System and University officials.
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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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