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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: Apr 8, 2019

Smyrna (GA) to Dedicate Fire Station Replacement

In April 2017, the Smyrna City Council awarded the construction contract to the lowest bidder, BM&K Construction Inc., for about $2.7 million from 2016 SPLOST funding.  

The new building has a full-size pull through with a driveway for the equipment.

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Posted: Apr 8, 2019

Pascagoula (MS) Gets Fire Equipment with Grant

 
 
Training Chief Jon Hyatt has been involved in grant writing for several years and says they’re purchasing spreaders, cutters, and Jaws of Life. “Which is going to allow us to get to patients faster in a car wreck. It will allow us to instead of having to deploy traditional equipment, they are battery powered so instead of hooking up to a generator and hoses and what not, which takes time, we can just go straight to work.”
 
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Posted: Apr 8, 2019

Two Southbridge (MA) firefighters Hospitalized After Fire Apparatus Accident

A lieutenant, two career firefighters, and one call firefighter was on the truck at the time of the crash. Two members were taken to Harrington Hospital with minor injuries.  

The accident is being investigated by the Southbridge Police Department and the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Accident Reconstruction Team.

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Posted: Apr 8, 2019

Investigators Seek Cause of Fatal Phoenix (AZ) Fire Apparatus Accident

His 3-month old son, also named Kenneth, and the baby's mother, 19-year-old Dariana Serrano, were both pronounced dead at a hospital.  

They say the fire truck was responding to an emergency call at the time of the crash and had its lights and sirens on. Investigators say Collins made a left turn in front of the oncoming fire 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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