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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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Grant helps Knoxville (IL) Fire Dept. upgrade equipment
Grant helps Knoxville (IL) Fire Dept. upgrade equipment
Posted: Nov 16, 2018

Grant helps Knoxville (IL) Fire Dept. upgrade equipment

Galesburg

KNOXVILLE - Thanks to nearly $3,000 in grant funding, the Knoxville Community Fire Protection District has some new equipment.A news conference was held Thursday afternoon at the Knoxville Fire Station to announce the $2,985 grant, nearly the maximum, awarded to the fire district by Compeer Financial of Monmouth.Seven pairs of fire resistant and penetration-resistant gloves were bought as well as a calibration system for three electronic monitors that can read the levels of oxygen,

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A news conference was held Thursday afternoon at the Knoxville Fire Station to announce the $2,985 grant, nearly the maximum, awarded to the fire district by Compeer Financial of Monmouth.

Seven pairs of fire resistant and penetration-resistant gloves were bought as well as a calibration system for three electronic monitors that can read the levels of oxygen, carbon monoxide, flammables and other elements in a room.

“It’s certainly a need and allows our district and firefighters to serve better,” said Don Moffitt, a trustee of the fire protection district’s board.

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Posted: Nov 16, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Tiller Truck

Winston Salem (NC) Fire Department 101-foot tractor-drawn aerial. Severe Service XMFD flat-roof tractor cab; Hendrickson FireMaxx air ride suspension; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous S100 2,000-gpm pump.

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West Palm Beach (FL) Opens Fire Station
West Palm Beach (FL) Opens Fire Station
Posted: Nov 15, 2018

West Palm Beach (FL) Opens Fire Station

Wptv

A brand new fire station, certified to withstand a Category Five hurricane, is now open in West Palm Beach.

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Fire Station Four is on Parker Avenue near Flamingo Park and Grandview Heights. The remodeled building reflects the look and feel of the community that firefighters protect.

 

The 12,000 square foot facility replaces the original one built in the 1950s.

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New Western Nebraska Regional Airport Fire Apparatus Being Tested
New Western Nebraska Regional Airport Fire Apparatus Being Tested
Posted: Nov 15, 2018

New Western Nebraska Regional Airport Fire Apparatus Being Tested

Starherald

A new fire truck and equipment will cost about $900,000 with the airport responsible for 10 percent of the cost. The equipment includes self-contained breathing apparatus, bunker gear and loose tools for the truck. Some of the equipment has already arrived and been put into use.

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The truck is just one piece of positive news at the airport. Assistant Airport Director Cheryl Clause said through Wednesday, Nov. 14, there have been 810 boardings at the airport and on schedule for more than 1,700 boardings this month.  

“That will be the highest (number) since SkyWest took over,” she said. “With everything included other than medical flights, the total for the year will be 11,558.”

Final numbers for October are not yet in for medical flights, but stood at 853 through September. It is expected those flights will be over 1,000 boardings for the year. The medical count includes the passenger, the medical personnel taking care of the passenger and their family member.

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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

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Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Secretary

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Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

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Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

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Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

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Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Director #4

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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

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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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