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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: May 31, 2019

The Woodlands (TX) Pierce Fire Tractor-Drawn Aerial


Virtual reality tour courtesy of Ravi Maini.

Body
Ascendant® 107'  Tiller Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder

Engine
Cummins 565-hp X15

Pump
1,250-gpm Waterous CSU

Tank
300-gallon Water 

Chassis
Velocity®

Electrical
Command Zone™

Suspension
TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension

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Posted: May 31, 2019

Women in Fire Announces One-Day FDIC International 2020 Conference

Women in Fire

With the continued growth and success of the Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) conferences at FDIC International in Indianapolis, the organization has found that it would be a benefit for members, attendees, and supporters to host a one-day conference each year. This one-day conference will continue to be colocated with FDIC International in Indianapolis. The plan is to host a networking event on Sunday and the opening ceremony on Monday morning followed by an outstanding lineup of class offerings.

This will not take away from the multi-day International Conference, which is held on the even years. The International Conferences will be held in the fall biennially at different locations.

The 2020 International Conference will be held in Spokane, Washington the week of September 22nd - September 25th. Women in Fire is finalizing details on this Conference and will be posting the Call for Papers and Early Bird Registration soon!

As of today, Women in Fire Is opening the Call for Papers for the 2020 1-Day Conference at FDIC International. Download HERE (PDF).

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Posted: May 31, 2019

New, Rebuilt Pasco (FL) Fire Stations to Help with Increased Call Volume

At 9,430 sq. feet, the $3.5 million new station is about twice the size of the old one. It can comfortably accommodate ten firefighters, as opposed to the previous building's six, and also has space for a special operations team and EMS supervisors.  

The grand opening of Station 13 comes months ahead of the expected completion of the new Station 38, also in Wesley Chapel. That station will allow PCFR to add its first new service area since 2007.

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Posted: May 31, 2019

San Diego (CA) County Working to Locate Fire Truck

The San Diego (CA) County Fire Autority has requested help i locating a fully operational fire apparatus. The rig was in use by the Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District until area residents decided to assign their community's fire service to CAL FIRE. However, the truck cannot be located. After the residents voted to dissolve the department, department members, who are volunteers, staged a sit-in. Although the investigation is ongoing, Sheriff's officials have not yet categorized the fire truck as "stolen."

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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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