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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 12, 2019

Boulder (CO) Donates Fire Equipment to Puerto Vallarta

A Boulder Fire Department donated fire equipment to Puerto Vallarta, reports PVDN.

The donation consisted of 50 fire suits and nozzles to regulate the water jets.

The intention is to establish a relationship and continue to donate equipment to Puerto Valarta.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2019

Historic St. Paul (MN) Fire Apparatus Damaged in Possible Arson

An investigation is underway after a historic fire truck was damaged by a fire, reports ABC 6 News.

The cab of the truck is now charred from the gear shaft to the American flag in the windshield.

Co-owners MacDonald and Natalka Kramarczuk bought the 1968 Pirsch Fire Truck about two years ago, bringing it back home to where it had once been in service.

South Metro Fire confirms police are looking at this as possible arson.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2019

Driver Hospitalized After Collision With Fire Apparatus in Jefferson County (CO)

A driver and a South Metro Fire Rescue fire truck collided in front of a fire station, reports CBS Denver.

The engine was responding to a fire alarm when it was hit by a sedan. That driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
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Posted: Aug 12, 2019

East Brunswick (NJ) Mayor Defends Police Response to Fatal Fire Apparatus Crash

East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen defended the police department's response after a Middlesex County prosecutor claimed the East Brunswick PD of failing to properly notify him of a fatal crash involving an East Brunswick fire department vehicle, reports patch.com.

The fatal accident involved an elderly couple in their 80s. They were making a left hand turn when they were struck by an SUV from the East Brunswick fire department. The SUV was responding to a 911 call of a gas leak in an apartment complex.

East Brunswick police were called to the scene. The mayor said the couple was expected to survive as they were taken by ambulance to the hospital.

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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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