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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: Nov 12, 2018

Latest Bridgeton (MO) Landfill Fire Prompts Need for Fire Apparatus

So far, the two surface fires at the Bridgeton landfill have been easy to get to. They were off to the side, not in the middle of the garbage dump that's honeycombed with underground fires.   

Pattonville Assistant Fire Chief Matt LaVanchy says they can't drive a fire truck out onto the top of a burning landfill.

"If you had to go onto the landfill with a piece of apparatus that weighs 70,000 pounds, we could potentially be putting firefighters lives at risk over burning trash," LaVanchy told KMOX's Kevin Killeen. "We'd have to verify the ground was stable and there was no collapse potential. And if that's the case, do I put firefighters directly above that?"

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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

Apple Springs (TX) VFD Receives Grant for Fire Apparatus

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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

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Wendell Main, a $1.9 million, 4,220 square foot state-of-the-art facility, replaces the original Wendell EMS station, built in 1972 on E 3rd St. Jeffrey Hammerstein, Wake County EMS Asst. Chief, said the location of the new facility was strategically chosen to better serve the growing community.  
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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

Hamburg (MN) Commissions First New Fire Apparatus in 25 Years

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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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