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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: Jun 13, 2019

Unveiling Of Huntington's (WV) Kelly-Green Marshall Fire Engine Forthcoming

The new engine is not yet in Huntington, but is expected soon after tool mounting and hose packing. One graphic on the new rig represents the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash, and the pumper has been painted kelly green; the official colors of Marshall University are white adn kelly green.The new fire apparatus will replace an 18-year-old truck and is expected to be in service for 15-20 years. The pumper it is replacing will probably be refurbished and used as a reserve rig.

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Posted: Jun 13, 2019

21-Year-Old Houston Fire Truck Catches Fire After Crews Extinguish Flames At Funeral Home

 
 
 
After a fire at a funeral home in Houston, Texas, one of the department's fire apparatus caught fire. The department's hazmat team was on scene to clean up oil from the fire truck. The cause of the rig fire is under investigation, and no firefighter injuries were reported. 
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Posted: Jun 13, 2019

Fort Worth Fire Truck Gets Stuck When Road Buckles After Water Main Break

A Fort Worth (TX) rig was stuck for several hours after responding to a water main break. As firefighters were working to mitiigate the problem, the weight of the fire apparatus caused the ground to collapse becuase of the water main break beneath the surface. There were no firefighter injuries, and there is no report on teh extent of the damage to the fire truck.
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Posted: Jun 13, 2019

Fort Worth (TX) Fire Truck Falls into Sinkhole

Fire Engine Falls in Sinkhole Responding to Water Main Break

About 30 families in East Fort Worth lost their water for hours Wednesday night when a water main break flooded the streets, while first responders trying to fix the problem wound up in a mess of their own.

Fort Worth fire truck sinks into buckled road after water main break

FORT WORTH, Texas - A Fort Worth fire truck was stuck in a sinkhole Wednesday night after firefighters responded to a water main break near the Eastern Hills neighborhood. Officials said the truck's weight pushed through pavement that had weakened because of the break under the surface.

Crews Were Responding to Water Break

A Fort Worth (TX) fire apparatus fell into a sinkhole while responding to a water main break on Wednesday.

Officials said the truck's weight pushed through pavement that had weakened because of the break under the surface, according to a report on WFAA.com.

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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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