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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 25, 2019

Video: Lake Country (WI) Fire & Rescue Pierce Pumper


The Arrow XT cab and a short wheelbase keeps Lake Country (WI) Fire & Rescue’s truck compact to be able to easily maneuver the narrow driveways in Delafield, WI. This pumper features a 1,500-gpm PUC pump, 1,000-gallon water tank, and 30-gallon foam cell. A CTECH toolbox was placed inside one of the driver’s side compartments to allow the department to house various hose appliances and other pump tools. This unit has ladders, pike poles, and 750 feet of 5-inch hose stored in the rear and 3-inch LED flashing lights placed on all nonrol-lup doors for additional protection. The crew cab of this pumper features Setcom headsets for the officer, driver, crew, and dispatch to be able to communicate effectively. The cab also includes three forward facing EMS compartments for equipment. The pumper is powred by a 450-hp Cummins L9 engine.

More information is available at: https://www.piercemfg.com/customers/new-deliveries/lake-country-fire-and-rescue-pumper-32338.



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Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Video: Rosenbauer 109-Foot Viper Aerial


Jefferson City (MO) Fire Department Chief Matthew Schofield and Firefighter Shane Engelhardt provide a walk-around introduction of the 109-foot Smart Viper ladder truck. Equipped with the Rosenbauer wireless radio remote system which allows deployment of all four outriggers.



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Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-BME Wildland Truck

Lefthand Fire Protection District, Boulder, CO, Model 34 wildland interface unit. International 7400 4-door 4x4 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; Darley JMP 500-gpm pump and Darley 1-1/2 AGE auxiliary pump

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Posted: Jan 24, 2019

Georgia Fire Apparatus Accident Remains Under Investigation

 
 

The wreck seriously injured John Patrick Richardson, who works full-time as a firefighter with the city of Social Circle Fire Department. Richardson, who underwent another surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on Tuesday morning, was en route to a structure fire when the accident occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m., authorities said.

A fellow firefighter, Lester Pittman, who was a passenger in the fire truck, was taken to Peidmont Walton hospital for treatment of his injuries and later was released. Richardson, who lives in Milledgeville and commuted to his full-time job with the city of Social Circle, was driving a 2013 Sutphen Guardian fire truck and en route to a structure fire when the wreck happened on Hawkins Academy Road near Fairplay Road in Social Circle.

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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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