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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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: Aug 1, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Marion Pumper

West Lake (PA) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

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Posted: Jul 31, 2018

Memorial Information: Gabe Greaves, Camano Island Fire

Funeral services for Gabe Greaves will be Thursday August 2nd at 11 am (please arrive by 10:45 am) The service will be held at St Cecelia’s Catholic Church (26900 78th Ave NW, Stanwood Wa 98292.) Graveside service will follow ceremony.

Celebration of life will be held directly after services/graveside at 595 Tillicum Dr., Camano Island Wa 98282. This is a residential area and please respect the community and speed limit on the road. Paige and Ollie welcome all to show their respects and honor their father.

A Go Fund Me Campaign has been set up to assist the family, you can find more information about it here:

https://www.gofundme.com/gabe-greaves-fallen-father

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Posted: Jul 31, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Engine 93 is a 2018 Pierce Enforcer custom pumper in service with the Wingate (NC) Fire Department.

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Posted: Jul 30, 2018

Death Notification: Gabe Greaves, Camano Island Fire

It is with a heavy heart that the Washington Fire Chiefs, WFC Fire Mechanics Section and Camano Island Fire and Rescue announce the passing of one of our beloved members, Gabe Greaves. On Friday afternoon, while off duty, and at Larrabee State Park in Bellingham, Gabe tragically fell. He was 40 years old, a respected EVT at the Camano Island Fire Shop for 10 years, and a volunteer firefighter. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and two children at this difficult time.

More information about service arrangements will be released as it becomes available.