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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: Jan 5, 2023

Semmes (AL) Fire Rescue Truck Overturns

A Semmes Fire Rescue fire truck overturned on Schillinger Road near Lamplighter Drive around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, wkrg.com reported.

While responding to an electronic alarm, the Semmes’ Ladder Truck from Station No. 3 was involved in a single-vehicle accident.

In a Facebook post, officials with the fire department said, “We are thankful for everyone’s prayers and support about our firefighters well being. We want the citizens of Semmes to be assured that this accident and loss of this unit will not hinder us from providing the same level of service as always.”

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Pasco County (FL) Fire Rescue Holds Groundbreaking for New Fire Station

There’s a new fire station coming to Pasco County after city officials hosted a groundbreaking event Tuesday afternoon, WTSP.com reported.

Fire Station No. 20, located at 15900 Little Ranch Road in Spring Hill, is a 16,046 square-foot, state-of-the-art, four-bay fire station that highlights firefighter health, safety, and wellness, the report said.

In a press release, the fire department said Station 20 is the latest fire station in the county to boast a “unique hot, warm, and cold zone design aimed at reducing firefighter cancer rates.” The zones will reportedly let firefighters clean carcinogens off their bodies before entering the fire station’s living quarters.

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023

MT State University Gets Approval for Fire Station Utility Easement

The Montana Board of Regents approved a utility easement for the construction of a new fire station during its Tuesday meeting, BozemanDailyChronicle.com reported.

The regents approved a utility easement to Northwestern Energy for the construction of Bozeman Fire Station 2 near the intersection of Kagy Boulevard and Seventh Avenue. Construction is slated to start in spring 2023, the report said.

The easement lets the energy company provide electrical power to the fire station instead of relying on MSU utilities, according to the report. A lease between the city and MSU for the fire station land was previously approved.

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Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Hillsborough County (FL) Officials Hold Ribbon-Cutting for New $4.7M Fire Station 29

Hillsborough County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for Fire Station 29 in Apollo Beach, wtsp.com reported. The new building is replacing a smaller, outdated station.

A fire official said it first started to use the new facility during Hurricane Ian. Quick access to U.S. 41 has helped to improve response time, the report said.

The new station is 10,000 square feet and holds a tanker truck that can deliver 3,000 gallons of water, the report said. It is also the home of the county’s marine rescue crew. Fire Boat 29, used for water emergencies, can spray up to 3,500 gallons of seawater a minute, according to the report.

County officials say the price of the new station was around $4.7 million. 

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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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