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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

Ashtabula'S New Fire Truck To Arrive In January

The new engine pumper, which costs $500,000, is being built in Dublin, just outside of Columbus, Fire Chief Shawn Gruber said.

"We are excited," he said. "It's a much-needed addition to our apparatus. With this salt and northeast Ohio weather, the repair costs were piling up." 

The department is looking at a mid-January delivery.

"We will be happy to show it off," he said.

When the fire department gets the new pumper, it will use the current pumper, which is 13 years old, as a reserve and sell the current reserve pumper. The money from the sale will go toward the purchase of a new ambulance, he said.

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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

Firefighters Injured After Fire Truck Overturns In Charlotte

According to the Cook’s Community Volunteer Fire Department, two CCVFD firefighters were responding to a vehicle fire on I-485 near Harris Boulevard around 11:30 a.m.

During this time, the members of the department were involved in a single-vehicle accident which caused the fire truck to roll over.

Both members were taken to local hospitals for their injuries and have been released.

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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

What'S Up With That Old Fire Truck?

The fire truck is an American LaFrance 750 pumper that was shipped to Greeneville on Dec. 8, 1955. Founded in 1873, American LaFrance built fire engines, fire aerials, and other emergency vehicles until 2014, when the company ceased operations.

The owners of this particular fire truck — Alice Cupp and her husband, Chance Minnick — purchased the vehicle about two to three months ago from some people in Knoxville. At the same time, the couple purchased some equipment for a new restaurant they’re planning to open.

They thought it would look good sitting outside their restaurant, plus it could be used for promotions and events, maybe even in parades. The only problem was the parking lot wasn’t really large enough to hold the vintage vehicle. The solution? Ask a friend for help.

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Posted: Nov 12, 2018

Detroit Police, Ambulance Involved In Crash

The ambulance fell onto its side and the cruiser landed at the foot of a resident's porch. No one inside the house was injured, police said. 

Two officers were involved in the crash. One is in temporary serious condition and another is in stable condition. Two emergency medical technicians are in temporary serious condition and the patient they were transporting is in stable condition, Detroit Police Sgt. Nichole Kirkwood said Sunday. 

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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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