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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 12, 2018

Agawam (MA) Fire Department Unveils New Fire Apparatus

According to Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois, the trucks were a product of weeks of design by firefighters and months of construction at a Wisconsin plant. 

The trucks, which were blessed and unveiled Wednesday, will serve the town for more than 20 years. One of the trucks will be located at the Agawam Fire Headquarters on Main Street and the other truck will be kept at Station 2 at the Springfield Street location.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2018

Video: Nestorbars Multipurpose Tools

Nestorbars are a new one of a kind Multi Purpose Utility Wrecking Bar for the professional contractor as well as the homeowner and teh fire service, with uses only limited to your imagination.

The Nestorbars claws are available in two sizes for versatility in all aspects of your job. Whether it be demo, reno, construction, framing, concrete, fire safety and rescue or small jobs around the house. It's designed specifically to take on the easiest of jobs to the hardest. Best of all it saves you time and money!

For more information, visit www.nestobars.com.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2018

HME Ahrens-Fox Rigs Working in New Hampshire

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Posted: Dec 12, 2018

HME Ahrens-Fox on the Job in New Hampshire

Photos and Description Courtesy of Jim Topham, Lakes Region Fire Apparatus, Inc.

12/08/18 Barnstead Fire Rescue responded to a report of building fire on 1044 Beauty Hill Rd. Arriving companies found a 1½ story wood frame house with the first floor well involved in fire. A first alarm response was requested bringing mutual aid from surrounding towns. Barnstead 6 Engine 1, their brand new HME Ahrens-Fox pumper was first on the scene and BFD personnel made an aggressive interior search and attack. They immediately found the family dog and removed it from the building but efforts to revive the dog were unsuccessful. It took approximately an hour to bring the fire under control and the home suffered significant damage.

Other communities assisting Barnstead Fire Rescue were: Gilmanton, Alton, Strafford, Pittsfield, Belmont, Belmont, Loudon, Epsom, Hooksett, Northwood, Gilford, New Durham, Tri Town Ambulance, Frisbee EMS.

Other HME Ahrens-Fox on the scene were:

  • Barnstead Fire Rescue 3000 gallon tanker
  • Gilmanton FD Pumper Tanker
  • Strafford Fire Rescue Pumper Tanker
  • Northwood Fire Dept., Pumper
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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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