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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: Oct 11, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spencer Pumper

Harbor Springs (MI) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

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Posted: Oct 10, 2018

Springfield Township (OH) Fire Department Gets Fire Equipment Grants

Officials also granted about $50,100 for a new Springfield Township breathing air fill station to fill self-contained breathing apparatus bottles.
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Posted: Oct 10, 2018

Fire Apparatus Overturns, Driver from El Dorado Springs Dies

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, three miles west of Stockton. Russell Hayes was driving a 1989 Pierce Lance pumper truck, when he traveled off the right side of the eastbound highway, corrected back then overcorrected, causing the truck to overturn.
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Posted: Oct 10, 2018

Toledo (OH) Requests $5 Million for Six New Fire Apparatus

Fire Chief Brian Byrd said he needs new trucks. With a recent spike in calls for service the fleet of trucks used by the 18 fire stations across Toledo are constantly on the go, putting a major strain on the rigs used on a daily basis. 

 

But others, which are used as reserves or backup trucks, have extremely  high millage and based upon pictures, they are showing serious signs of wear. Many of the reserve trucks are well over 15 years old and have clocked more than 200,000 miles. 

There were two ladder trucks on the list, that were originally built back in 1983.

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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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