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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 11, 2018

First day on the job for Staten Island's new FDNY Squad Co. 8

Prior to the addition, Staten Island relied on Rescue Co. 5 and squad companies in Brooklyn in those situations, officials said.

Firefighters joined together Monday morning in a show of solidarity as FDNY chiefs congratulated the new addition, which began service at 9 a.m.

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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Pumper

Amwell Valley Fire Company, Ringoes, NJ, pumper. International 7300 4x4 4-door cab and chassis; Cummins ISB 360-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Tampa Mayoral Candidates: City Needs to Address Aging Ambulance Fleet

“Life and death depend on it. You can't have them breaking down,” said former Hillsborough County Commissioner Ed Turanchik.  

He’s one of four candidates for Tampa mayor now demanding upgrades after the I-Team found the city’s ambulance fleet is the oldest in the region.

“There's no question that we need to upgrade our fleet,” said Tampa City Council member Harry Cohen.

“The process itself if not working. This story indicates that,” said Councilman Mike Suarez.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Blissfield (MI) Fire Department Catches Fire

Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but we're told they're okay. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There is heavy damage to many of Blissfield's rigs. So much so, they're all out of service until further notice.

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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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