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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 5, 2019

New Dalton (MA) Fire Apparatus Dedicated to Late Firefighter

The granddaughter of the only Dalton firefighter to die in the line of duty said she knew he was happy with the way he went.

"He stepped off the firetruck, and he was happy because he died with his boots on," said Barbara Wilson, 80, of her grandfather Arthur "Pop" Krum. "He loved being a fireman."

Krum, who was 70 when he had a heart attack after fighting a High Street fire in 1949, was honored Sunday morning during the dedication of a new rescue pumper in his name.

And another firefighter, Dennis Tinker, was given a medal of valor for rescuing a woman in her sinking car after she crashed it into the Housatonic River last month.

 

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Posted: Aug 5, 2019

Fatal Accident Involving Palo Alto (CA) Fire Apparatus

A Palo Alto Fire Department engine suffered major damage in an early fatal collision on Highway 101 Sunday morning. A crew attached to Engine 64 was designated as the “safety support vehicle,” a practice where certain engines are positioned on the scene of incidents as a roadblock to oncoming traffic.

The Engine 64 crew was tending to a solo vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 101 southbound, just before Embarcadero Road at 3:30 a.m. At 4:30 a.m., the driver of a white box truck carrying a load of baked goods struck the fire engine on the left rear portion of vehicle.

The fully loaded engine, which weighed 30,000 pounds with its equipment and 500 gallons of water, spun counterclockwise upon impact.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2019

Coxreels® Announces New Shipping Program

Coxreels’s goal has always been to listen to its customers’ needs and the challenges they face. It listens to feedback and works to deliver the products and services that will help customers grow their businesses.  

As a result of customer feedback, the company will launch a new shipping program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.”

Coxreels’s desire and commitment to provide its customers with the highest level of quality reels is paramount, and just as important, it is its ultimate goal to deliver the reels to its customers as quickly as possible.

With more than 80 SKUs included, the Coxreels Ship Ready Program ships all confirmed orders the next business day after an order is placed. If at any time it can ship it the same day, Coxreels do its best to make this happen. The maximum that can be ordered on a purchase order is 10 per SKU per order.  

Coxreels is making a commitment to provide its customers with a user-friendly experience as they navigate through a complete and diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information, visit https://www.coxreels.com/shipready.html

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Posted: Aug 5, 2019

Coxreels® Announces New Shipping Program

Coxreels’s goal has always been to listen to its customers’ needs and the challenges they face. It listens to feedback and works to deliver the products and services that will help customers grow their businesses.  

As a result of customer feedback, the company will launch a new shipping program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.”

Coxreels’s desire and commitment to provide its customers with the highest level of quality reels is paramount, and just as important, it is its ultimate goal to deliver the reels to its customers as quickly as possible.

With more than 80 SKUs included, the Coxreels Ship Ready Program ships all confirmed orders the next business day after an order is placed. If at any time it can ship it the same day, Coxreels do its best to make this happen. The maximum that can be ordered on a purchase order is 10 per SKU per order.  

Coxreels is making a commitment to provide its customers with a user-friendly experience as they navigate through a complete and diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information, visit https://www.coxreels.com/shipready.html

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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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