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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 18, 2018

South Shore (WI) Fire Dept. Welcomes New Rig, Chief Warns About Other Equipment Needs

While some might be impressed with the new truck, Stedman said there are some serious issues with some of the department’s other vehicles.

Stedman said there are five vehicles that need to be replaced, and three of them are primary-response vehicles for the department.

Engine 9, stationed in Sturtevant and one of the department’s newest vehicles, was recently in the repair shop for a month, Stedman said.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2018

Star City (WV) Volunteer Fire Department Donates Rescue Truck

The fire department recently donated a 1993 rescue truck to the volunteer search and rescue team in Mon County.

“Just over a year ago, we had this light rescue unit that we were looking to get rid of,” said Ethan Bailey, fire chief of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. “We had outgrown the need of it, and were transitioning to another unit.”

They tried to sell it, but no potential buyers came forward. So the fire department decided to contact the rescue group when Bailey and others found out MARG needed a vehicle.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2018

Kaza Fire to Provide Sales and Service for P.L. Custom Body and Equipment

MANASQUAN, NJ—P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of Kaza Fire Apparatus Sales & Service (Kaza Fire), a division of Kaza Fire Equipment, LLC to its growing family of distributors. Kaza Fire will be providing sales and service to emergency services providers in the western half of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to providing sales and service for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and Rescue 1, Kaza Fire will be able to provide remounting and specialty conversions through PLCB as well. 

Andy Kaza, founder and President of Kaza Fire Equipment, LLC, stated that, “We are very pleased to be adding PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and Rescue 1 to our product offering. During our 45 years in business, we have partnered with some of the best manufactures in our industry. This is why we feel so strongly that PL Custom and Rescue 1, will be a great addition to our emergency vehicle product line up”. 

According to Chad Newsome, National Sales Manager for PLCB, “Andy Kaza and his team at Kaza Fire Apparatus Sales & Service are a perfect fit for our growing dealer network”. They will taking care of the sales and service needs of providers in the following counties of western Pennsylvania: 

Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland 

“Kaza Fire is an established and successful dealership and we are really excited to have them come aboard,” said Newsome. “On behalf of all of us here in Manasquan, we wish to express our thanks to Kaza Fire for joining our family!” 

For more information, visit www.plcustom.com.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2018

Precision Fire Apparatus Rear-Mount Pumpers

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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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