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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: Jan 8, 2019

Spartan Motors Announces the Appointment of Todd Fierro, President, Emergency Response

CHARLOTTE, MI—Spartan Motors, Inc.has announced the appointment of Todd Fierro as president of Emergency Response (ER), effective January 7, 2019. In this role, Fierro will have P&L responsibility as well as direct oversight of the sales, engineering, and product management functions. 

During his professional career, Mr. Fierro has served in several executive manufacturing leadership roles, including 18 years at Ford Motor Company and as senior vice president and commercial segment president at Oshkosh Corporation. While at Oshkosh, his team executed a long-term strategic growth plan that resulted in increased revenues, higher margins, and channel optimization through strategic distribution alignment. Fierro most recently served as the president and chief operating officer of Heilux, LLC., where he helped transition the business from a product development startup to a sales and manufacturing company. Prior to Heilux, Fierro served as the president and general manager of Crown Iron Works. 

“We are pleased that someone with Todd’s skill set and background will be joining our executive team as president of Emergency Response,” says Tom Ninneman, Spartan’s chief operating officer. “Working alongside our OEM and dealer network, his extensive experience in manufacturing operations, including product development, sales, and distribution, will help drive and improve Emergency Response’s long-term profitability.”

For more information, visit www.spartanmotors.com.

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Posted: Jan 8, 2019

Old Chicago (IL) Fire Department Engine 61 Station

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Posted: Jan 8, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Fouts Bros. Mini Pumper

Early (TX) Fire Department wildland mini pumper. Ford F-550 extended cab and chassis; Power Stroke 300-hp engine; Darley 2BE24K 390-gpm pump with diesel engine; 250-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Fire at Plymouth (MA) Fire Station

 
 

The crew at the Manomet fire station had just returned a little before midnight when the station bells started going off. Firefighters quickly discovered that a battery had short-circuited inside the fire engine, filling the garage with heavy smoke.

To prevent the flames from spreading,  firefighter Trevor Nadile said he opened the garage door and jumped inside the burning truck, holding his breath due to all the smoke.  

“I didn’t even know if it was going to start, so I gave it shot, and it started right away,” he said

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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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