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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: Aug 10, 2018

New Menan Fire Station Ribbon Cutting Set For Aug. 23

The station includes five bays for trucks and a mezzanine for future expansion. The building’s low-profile post-tension concrete dome shell yields energy efficiency and moderates interior temps. Domes are built truss free, providing ample open spaces inside for community events and flexibility as station needs change. The building was designed “so that we have a future with it. It’s not just what we need right now; it’s built so that we can expand with the building,” Anderson said.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2018

Triad Fire Department Getting 3,000- Gallon Tanker

It holds 3,000 gallons of water, which is three times more than a typical fire truck.

The fire chief says having just one truck on a scene will help get more firefighters on the ground to fight fires.

With good maintenance, the fire department says the fire engine could last for 30 or more years.

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Posted: Aug 9, 2018

Rotating Youngstown (OH) Fire Station Closings Appears to Work

The $100,000 in overtime forced Chief Barry Finley to take turns closing stations. Now, things are getting better.

The rotation closing of Youngstown fire stations started July 1. If someone calls off or gets hurt, that's when the closed sign goes up, but the situation is improving.

 

 When the chief started the plan, 10 firefighters were off injured. Now, there are only three, which helps with staffing.

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Posted: Aug 9, 2018

Neighbors Rally to Save Fairview Fire Station (NC)

The Fairview Fire Station 2 has served the area for more than 50 years. The station, on Ten-Ten Road near Lake Wheeler Road, could close when nearby Garner opens a new station.  

Neighbors voiced opposition during a public hearing last month before the Wake County Fire Commission.

Fire Services Director Nick Campasano said it would be most efficient to close the firehouse and let the new Garner station, which would be a mile to the east, handle calls from the area.

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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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