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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: Dec 30, 2022

Man Accused of Trying to Steal Auburn (ME) Fire Truck

A man from Virginia is facing charges after police say he tried to steal a fire truck in Auburn (ME), BangorDailyNews.com reported.

Fire crews were responding to a call of people stuck in an elevator at the Esplanade Complex in Auburn on Tuesday night when 35-year-old Dana Gifford of Barboursville (VA) climbed into the driver’s seat of their truck, according to the Portland Press Herald.

After being confronted by a nearby firefighter, he got out, saying he initially intended to steal it, the report said. Police responded and after a quick search found Gifford and arrested him, the Press Herald reported.

Gifford was charged with attempted theft, according to the report. He was wanted in several states for non-extraditable charges, the report said. Gifford is currently out on bail.

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Posted: Dec 29, 2022

Car Strikes Copperas Cove (TX) Fire Truck at Scene of Accident

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports a Copperas Cove woman was cited after her car struck a Copperas Cove fire truck that was at the scene of another active traffic accident Tuesday, Fox44News.com reported.

The DPS said it happened about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday on State Highway 9 near Copperas Cove. A 2015 model Ford Flex driven by a 52-year-old Copperas Cove woman was going west on Highway 9 near Old Georgetown Road, approaching a line of vehicles that were stopped because of the earlier crash, the report said.

Investigating troopers said the Ford collided with the rear of one of the stopped vehicles, then continued across the center median and struck the fire truck that was on the scene. The fire truck had all emergency lights activated and was parked blocking the initial crash, according to the report.

None of the emergency personnel working the crash were injured.

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Posted: Dec 29, 2022

Eutawville (SC) Receives $500K Grant for New Pumper Truck

The Eutawville Fire Department will get a pumper fire truck as part of a state grant, The Times and Democrat reported recently.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant program has awarded Orangeburg County a $500,000 grant for the purchase of the fire truck, the report said.

The new truck will replace a truck at the department that’s about 30 years old, a fire official said. It could take more than a year before the truck can be purchased.

A local, 10% match of $50,000 is required.

The S.C. Department of Commerce recently announced $8.3 million in grants given to 20 communities across the state for public improvement projects, according to the report.

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Posted: Dec 29, 2022

Effingham (IL) Fire Department Gets New Fire Engine

“After much anticipation and a rainy drive home, our new engine has arrived,” Effingham Fire Department announced recently on Facebook. “The crew will be very busy the next couple of days as we make the transition from our current truck to the new engine.”

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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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