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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: Jan 10, 2023

Fremont (NE) Fire Gets $50K Grant for Thermal Imagers, Jaws of Life

The Fremont Fire Department has received another charitable donation that officials said will aid them in their quest to improve and upgrade life-saving equipment, fremonttribune.com reported.

The fire department received a $50,000 grant from the Nebraska Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 92 Arbor Vitae of Fremont.

The department will acquire three new handheld thermal imaging devices and also to purchase two new, battery-powered Jaws of Life-type devices to assist in patient extrications from motor vehicle accidents, the report said.

In late November, the Fremont City Council approved the partial funding and purchase of new robotic CPR machines for the fire department, the report said.

The department received a grant for $33,268 from the Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF), which will be used to buy two automated-robotic CPR devices. The third CPR device will be purchased with city funds as part of the grant agreement. The grant monies were delegated from the Lester A. Walker Fund, which is part of the FACF.

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Posted: Jan 10, 2023

New Equipment for Windber (PA) Fire Department Thanks to Firehouse Subs Grant

The Windber Fire Department kicked off the new year by receiving new equipment designed to help reduce the increased risk of cancer firefighters face, wtaj.com reported.

The new set of bunker gear comes from a $24,925 grant that Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation gave to the Somerset County fire department, the report said.

A reveal from Windber fire was held Wednesday in partnership with the Johnstown Firehouse Subs location, according to the report.

Firehouse Subs has given over $80,000 to first responder organizations in the Johnstown-Altoona area, the report said.

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

WATCH: MN Governor Unveils State’s First Electric Fire Truck

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday showed off the state’s first electric fire truck, a Rosenbauer, which was made in the state.

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Camden (ME) Fire Expands EMS Capabilities with New Truck

This week, as Camden (ME) Fire Department begins stocking its new first-response fire truck, the crew awaits approval for an EMS non-transport, first-response license, penbaypilot.com reported.

The goal is to be first on the scene and begin care in a helpful and meaningful way, and to then hand off that care to North East upon its arrival, the report said.

Under the license, Camden firefighters will begin responding to urgent, non-facility, medical calls in their town to help patients before the arrival of an ambulance, and to assist North East by assessing and treating immediate, life-threatening afflictions, according to the report.

And, though Camden has a new truck and is acquiring medical equipment, the push continues to encourage other towns within the NEMHS contract zone (Hope, Lincolnville, Rockport) to follow suit, the report said.

First-Response Fire Truck

With room for four people, the Alexis mini pumper, a Dodge Ram 5500, will be a daily-use vehicle that full-time staff drive when they are out doing building inspections or running errands, the report said. The truck is smaller than the January 1981 Engine 6 that it’s replacing, making it easier to squeeze down camp roads. It also allows better access to the state park, the Ragged Mountain recreation area, and some of the more remote places in the region, according to the report.

Along with hoses, ladders, extrication equipment, and other essential fire apparatus will now be oxygen tanks, gauze, blood pressure cuffs, and other essential first response equipment.

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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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