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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: Nov 8, 2018

New Fire Station Officially Opens In Northwest Cape Coral (FL)

The station includes advanced equipment funded by the Fire Service Assessment.

Construction of the station came in under the $4,070,189 budget and ahead of schedule.

“Fire Station 11 was built to be incredibly cost effective and functional; from the lights, floors, countertops, and even the color of the building and roof. The station was designed to reduce energy costs and meet future needs for the next 50+ years,” says Fire Chief Ryan W. Lamb

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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

Benton County (WA) Fire District 2 Acquires Two HME Rescue-Pumpers

Benton County, WA has recently taken delivery of a set of HME Ahrens-Fox rescue-pumpers. These trucks feature 1871-Spectr chassis with 800-gallon UPF tanks. The top-operated pump systems feature 1,500-gpm Hale Qmax pumps combined with Hale 2.1 class A foam systems on 30-gallon foam tanks. Also featured are stainless steel roll-up doors with customizable compartments. The rescue-pumpers are powered by Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines and Allison 3000EVS transmissions.

Salesman: Jim Morgan
Dealer: HME, Ahrens-Fox
Dealer Location: McMinnville, OR

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Posted: Nov 8, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara MVP Rescue-Pumper

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Posted: Nov 7, 2018

Madisonville (KY) Fire Department Uses Grant Money for New Training Facility

This new training space is made up of three red metal shipping containers. Two of the areas are on the first floor, and another on the second, which even allows for training space on the roof.

Awarded $98,500 in grant money from the Kentucky State Fire Commission, the Madisonville Fire department is proud of their new training facility. It was built late last week and sits behind station No. 4 along Hanson Road.

The design, which has a burn room, and features a forceable entry door, rappel station up on top, a roof ventilation prop, and confined space tube, costs $119,000.

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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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