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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 14, 2018

North Franklin (PA) Fire Apparatus Starts Chain Reaction Crash that Destroys Mobile Home

The truck kept going, hitting a light pole and then a parked van that ended up going right into a mobile home.
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Posted: Aug 14, 2018

Toledo (OH) Fire Apparatus Gets Stuck in Sinkhole

On their way to the scene, the truck's back tire got completely stuck in a sinkhole in the middle of the road.

Crews are glad that  no major damage was done. But what is raising concern is that this is not the first time something like this has happened to one of Toledo's rescue crews. 

"This is one of many sinkholes on this street. We're gonna need a new road put in here for sure, it's probably going to take some time but it needs to be done, each year it gets worse," said a neighbor who lives near the street. 

Right now the road is still closed to drivers. 

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Posted: Aug 14, 2018

Miramar (FL) Firefighters Trapped When Power Lines fall on Fire Apparatus

It happened about 9:30 p.m. in the 9000 block of Miramar Parkway after a storm passed through the area. A car had crashed into a utility pole earlier causing the power line to hang low, said fire rescue spokesman Lt. Jose Gregorisch.  

“We had three firefighters trapped inside that vehicle while that power line was energized,” he said. “When they struck the power line, it shattered the front windshield and at least one of those firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.”  

The fire engine was leaving Fire Station 70 when the wires smashed the windshield of the truck.

“Our guys couldn’t even get in to rescue the guys from the truck,” he said. “Luckily, all our guys are trained firefighter paramedics so the two other guys in the truck helped the guy who was hit in the face with the glass.”

 

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Posted: Aug 14, 2018

HME Ahrens-Fox Launches Wildland Revolution Tour

HME Wildland Revolution

HME Ahrens-Fox has announced that it will be launching a Wildland Revolution tour featuring its new Ahrens-Fox WUI™, a 4x4 wildland urban interface engine effectively merging the capability of existing wildland and interface apparatus designs.

The Wildland Revolution tour scheduled to travel through Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona, with numerous events scheduled for the state of California. Each event will provide a comprehensive presentation and an exhibition of AF-WUI™ features and capabilities.

To find the latest updates and event locations for Wildland Revolution visit www.wildlandrevolution.com. This site will provide additional AF-WUI™ information, videos, photos, commemorative tour stickers, Ahrens-Fox gear, and more.

Wildland Revolution schedule, event dates and locations are subject to change due to special exhibition requests or local travel restrictions.

For more information contact Todd Ernst at ternst@hmetruck.com.

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HME INTRODUCES AF-1 AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE

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VIDEO: HME Extreme Rapid Attack Truck in Service with the Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WV)

 

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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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