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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: Jun 14, 2018

HME Delivers Ahrens-Fox Rescue-Pumper to East Kingston (NH) Fire Department

The East Kingston (NH) Fire Department recently took delivery of an all new custom HME Ahrens-Fox rescue-pumper. This truck features the MFDxl-12 cab with raised roof for plenty of room as well as a large windshield for increased visibility. The pump house, powered by a Hale DSD rated at 1,750 gpm, is protected by vertical roll up doors for increased service life. The front bumper hose bin is covered by a diamond plate hard hose bin cover. The rig is powered by a Cummins ISL9 400-hp enging and Allison 3000EVS automatic transmission. Its APR T-tank has a 1,000-gallon capacity.

Salesman: Glenn Davis
Dealer:
Lakes Region Fire Apparatus
Dealer Location: Barnstead, NH

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Posted: Jun 14, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Sutphen Quint

Lima (OH) Fire Department SL75 aerial ladder quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 304 stainless steel body; aluminum huck-bolted 75-foot aerial.

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Posted: Jun 14, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Sutphen Quint

Lima (OH) Fire Department SL75 aerial ladder quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank; 304 stainless steel body; aluminum huck-bolted 75-foot aerial.

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Posted: Jun 13, 2018

Miami County (KS) to Seek Bids Soon for EMS Station Addition

The county’s EMS station is located at 32765 Clover Drive just off U.S. Highway 169 south of Paola, and the 22-year-old building has a variety of ongoing issues.  

In 2012, commissioners first discussed a number of ongoing problems, such as trouble with the septic system, bathroom fungus, stucco and garage door issues, roof gutter discharge, misaligned doors, landscaping and drainage concerns, heaving floors and an overall lack of space.

Currently, male EMS staff members sleep four to a room, which measures approximately 13 feet by 13 feet. Female staffers sleep three to a room in bedrooms with the same amount of space.

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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