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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 29, 2018

Boise (ID) to Open New Training Center

The new facility -- which meets the National Fire Protection Association’s standards for training new and existing firefighters -- includes an administration building, training and safety building, a Class A burn building for combustible materials such as wood pallets and straw, and a Class B burn building with propane live fire props. “That building also features a five-story training tower that is able to simulate the various urban environments (and building configurations) for training scenarios,” Jackson added.  

The first floor includes a hotel lobby, and warehouse and retail space; apartments, private offices and cubicles make up the second and third floors; hotel rooms and balconies on the fourth; and suites and apartments on the fifth. 

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Posted: May 29, 2018

Nisswa: City to buy new fire truck to replace 1966 model

Bailey said the department can't find replacement parts for the 1966 pumper, which firefighters use to feed water hydrants in downtown Nisswa through charging/pumping water from Nisswa Lake.

The council agreed to buy the fire truck from Custom Fire with a seven-year payment option.

In April, firefighters had 11 emergency medical services calls, five fire alarms, three grass fires and one mutual aid structure fire in Mission Township for a total of 20 calls.

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Posted: May 29, 2018

Fremont Buys 2 New Fire Trucks

The fire department has two new Pierce Quantum Type 1 Pumpers. The fire trucks are capable of pumping 1500 gallons of water per minute.

The new trucks are expected to last more than 20 years.

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Posted: May 29, 2018

Firetruck catches fire at Camp Jackson fire station

Crews at the station found heavy smoke inside the front bay at about 1:02 p.m, Assistant Chief Sharon Davis said. They were able to start the truck and pull it outside away from the other equipment.

Davis said crews, including Cahokia Fire Department, worked for about 15 minutes to put out the fire at 3201 Camp Jackson Road.

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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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