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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 1, 2018

Woman In Critical Condition After Suv Crashes Into Fire Engine In Old East Dallas

The crash happened around 3:25 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 near the Winslow overpass. 

Dallas-Fire Rescue Engine 19 was on the scene after another accident occurred earlier and was rendered undriveable after the crash.

Katelyn Buis, 21, was arrested and taken to Baylor University Medical Center. She faces a charge of driving while intoxicated once she gets out of the hospital, police said. 

No firefighters were injured, nor were there any injuries in the earlier crash, police said.

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Posted: Nov 1, 2018

Rapid City (Sd) Fire Department Requests A Grant To Gain A New Rescue Boat

The fire department currently has only one hard bottom fishing boat as a rescue boat. But with a new big inflatable motorboat, it can handle swift waters and weave in between shallow and deep areas. About 12 times a year, the fire department needs to use the inflatable boat. Most incidents occur in May and June. This boat will replace a 20-year-old inflatable rescue boat that they had to finally give up in 2016.
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Posted: Nov 1, 2018

Appleton (Wi) Fire Station Receives Major Renovations

"What's being renovated here is a kitchen. It was a total gut and remodel; we pulled out all the old existing cabinets, put in new cabinets," said Heather Janssen, the Home Depot specialty assistant store manager. Bathrooms and the dining room were also updated. It's all thanks to Melissa Brown, a teacher from Riverview Lutheran School in Appleton.

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Posted: Nov 1, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-E-ONE Midmount Platform

Limerick (PA) Fire Company tower ladder. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Elkhart Scorpion 1,250-gpm manual monitoR.

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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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