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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: May 14, 2018

Springfield (MA) Fire Department's Newest Fire Apparatus Named by Elementary School

The 2018 Pierce Velocity PUC (Pierce Ultimate Configuration) Pumper was delivered to the city in January at a cost of $794, 898.00.  

Olivia said she got her idea for the name from one f her favorite television shows, "The Supernatural."

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Posted: May 14, 2018

Tesla Model S Rams Fire Truck At 60 Mph; Driver Survives But Questions Remain

“For unknown reasons, the Tesla failed to stop for the traffic at the red light and ran into the back of a United Fire Authority vehicle at 60 miles per hour,” Sergeant Samuel Winkler told local news channel Fox 13 News. He added witnesses told investigators the Tesla made no attempt to stop or slow down.

Police in Utah are still investigating the cause of the accident. They’re notably trying to determine whether the driver had activated Autopilot, Tesla’s suite of semi-autonomous driving aids, at the time of the crash. Tesla is cooperating with investigators.

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Posted: May 14, 2018

Glenwood (CO) Fire Gets New Truck

In addition to functioning as a fire pumper, the platform's aerial device provides an elevated working platform for enhanced firefighter safety during operations around buildings as high as six stories, he explained.

The new truck will allow firefighters to safely provide better emergency response to incidents requiring aerial operations, he said.

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Posted: May 14, 2018

Council to consider $500,000 renovation to Fire Station 4 at ETTP - Oak Ridge Today

The work required to convert the first floor into a 24-hour per day staffed fire station includes the following, Kerley said:

  • The office space must be converted to residential living quarters as required by code.
  • The failing HVAC has already been placed out of service due to system failures and must be replaced on the first floor.
  • The History Center will have a separate HVAC system on the roof.
  • The electrical service and breaker panels must be rewired to separate the two floors, along with splitting the main service centers coming into the building.
  • A new water supply system will be installed, replacing the leaking galvanized pipe.
  • New shower stalls and drains for the laundry room equipment will also be installed per code.
  • Fire rated drop ceiling, new tile floors, and new carpet, along with repairing exit doors and emergency lighting, will be included.
  • A new gas heating system will be added to the truck bay to replace the out-of-service boiler system.
  • Oak Ridge Utility District will be separating the natural gas service and running new service to both areas of the building, the History Center and Fire Station.
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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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