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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 24, 2019

Rosenbauer American Appoints Innovative Fire Rescue Group as Dealer for Florida

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Rosenbauer America announced that Innovative Fire Rescue Group (IFRG) has been named the authorized sales and service dealer for Rosenbauer America fire apparatus and products for the entire state of Florida.

IFRG is located in Ocala, FL, and specializes in emergency vehicle sales, refurbishment, and service. It is led by partners Dan Moates, David Cooper, and Phillip Lincoln, who all have many years of experience in the fire apparatus and equipment sales and service industries. In addition to the partners, IFRG employs Paul Stephenson and Mark Smith, both veteran Rosenbauer America sales professionals.

“We are excited to welcome the Innovative Fire Rescue Group to the Rosenbauer family. The team at IFRG has a tremendous amount of experience and will serve the brave Florida firefighters very well,” said Dave Reichman, Rosenbauer America’s National Sales Manager.

Rosenbauer America is a leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, mini and rescue pumpers, tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, featuring Smart Aerial Technology.  For more information, please visit rosenbaueramerica.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

More: http://www.rosenbaueramerica.com/

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Posted: Jan 24, 2019

Video: Washington, D.C. Engine Company Number 3 Fire Station

This short video covers Washington, D.C., Engine 3's 100-year hold historic station. The station still retains original features like fire poles and a spiral staircase.

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Posted: Jan 24, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

This Pierce Impel PUC pumper is in servicew in Northbrook, Illinois.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Springfield (MO) Fire Department Reveals Project for Fire Stations

The city will also build two brand new stations in under-served areas. Station No. 13 in the 1900 block of West College, to go up in 2020, and Station No. 14 at 2026 West Chestnut Expressway in 2026.  

Fire Chief David Pennington says, "Thirteen's area is really at the center of what we call our Project Red Zone. It's an area of high call demand, areas of high fire frequency. This gives us the opportunity to put firefighters in the neighborhood to continue to reduce risk in that neighborhood through their interaction with the community. We're just really thankful we've got the opportunity to do this."

The city has known about under-served areas for years, but voter approval for a level property tax renewal in November 2017 provided the funding to build.

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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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