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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: Sep 17, 2018

Fire Truck Tips Over Near High Point (NC)

Two firefighters were on board when it happened, and both were unharmed.

The incident happened while the two were responding to a cardiac arrest call.

While driving, the fire truck entered into a curve and traveled off road due to the extreme wet conditions.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-CustomFIRE Pumper

LeCenter (MN) Area Fire Department pumper. Kenworth T880 Full Response™ crew cab and chassis. Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2018

Fire department gets state grant

The funds are part of $426,000 in grants from the state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation under a program to protect firefighters from carcinogens and other harmful health hazards encountered during their daily work, according to a news release.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2018

Fire Departments Getting $3 Million From Federal Government

A large chunk of that money is going to the Branford Fire Department. It's getting nearly $1.5 million to hire eight new firefighters.  The Waterbury Fire Department is getting more than $200,000 for a new pumper truck, hoses, and nozzles.  
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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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