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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.

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Posted: May 21, 2019

Savvik to Give Away 10 Pairs of Boots as Part of EMS Week

Do you and your ‘medic mate’ finish each other sentences or eat each other’s food? Are you on the level of a Batman and Robin, Han Solo and Chewbacca, nachos and cheese, cookies and milk? If you answered yes to any of these, could you and your ambulance partner be Savvik’s “Perfect Pair?” 

To celebrate and commemorate EMS life, post a pic of you and your partner on social media and tag @Savvik and use the hashtags #SavvikSays #PerfectPair.  Once that happens, you will be entered into Savvik's EMS Week drawing for 10 pairs of boots from our partners at 5.11 Tactical.The drawing will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019, the winning (5) #PerfectPair photos, as judged by our staff, will be announced on Monday, May 27, 2019 on our  Savvik Says blog. Celebrate the dedication and skill EMS life brings and get your dogs some new digs.

In the meantime, enjoy EMS Week, 2019. We appreciate all that you do!

About Savvik.org

Savvik is a free membership organization for all public safety individuals and organizations. We are a non-profit organization formed to reduce the financial impact of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 within the EMS industry. Our mission is to provide members with a mechanism to achieve cost reductions, which has evolved into a group-purchasing program. Savvik values quality supplies and equipment for the members, at the industry’s best prices.


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Posted: May 21, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Pumper

Carol Stream (IL) Fire District pumper. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins X15 505-hp engine; Hale Qmax-XS 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon Pro Poly polypropylene tank.

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Posted: May 20, 2019

Naples' New $9.5M Fire Station Opening this Week

 
 

Naples Fire-Rescue Department Chief Pete DiMaria said the station is "critical infrastructure" for the city due to its durability; the building is expected to stand for at least 50 years.  

"We built this facility to withstand a Category 5 storm and it also has an EOC, which is built inside of a safe room that could take a direct tornado hit, too," he said. "So we feel like we built a generational building. I think that our kids and their kids may be visiting this station."

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Posted: May 20, 2019

Growth Impact on Kuna Rural Fire District (ID)

 
 

This levy is crucial for the City of Kuna. The town continues to grow, and the fire district needs the funds to keep up.  

“We’re already behind right now, and we’re just going to get further and further behind if the levy doesn’t pass,” said Kuna Fire Chief Perry Palmer.  

Passing this $1.1 million levy means more staff and resources for the Kuna Fire District. If passed, it will provide a stable funding base, allowing them to hire six additional firefighters and paramedics. This would staff their ambulance and fire truck with a minimum of five people every day.

Right now, the minimum is three. And if the levy doesn’t pass, Palmer says it will be disappointing. But, it still doesn’t change the circumstances they’re in.

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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