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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: Jul 8, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Tanker

Goodwill Fire Company #1, Myerstown, PA, tanker. Western Star 4900F two-door cab and tandem-axle chassis; Cummins X15 505-hp engine; heavy-duty stainless-steel body and subframe; 3,000-gallon polypropylene water tank.

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Posted: Jul 5, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Quint

Village of Elk Grove Fire Department 107-foot Ascendant aerial ladder quint. Enforcer cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 525-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump.

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Posted: Jul 4, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Pumper

Covert Township (MI) Fire Department pumper. 100-inch Panther cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine Waterous CSU-C20 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,800-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

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Posted: Jul 3, 2019

East Daviess (KY) Fire Station Struck by Lightning Bolt

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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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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