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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 7, 2023

Herculaneum (MO) Fire Department Receives $450K Grant for Boathouse

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Posted: Jan 7, 2023

Cosumnes (CA) Fire Department Celebrates New Engine

For the first time in 16 years, Cosumnes Fire Department’s Station 45 has a new fire engine, galtheraldonline.com reported.

Besides its gray and red color scheme, the Pierce Manufacturing Enforcer engine is different from its predecessor because it has extrication equipment on board, the report said. Before the arrival of this engine, a fire official said, the closest extrication equipment was in Elk Grove.

Fire department personnel celebrated the new engine December 28 with a traditional push-in ceremony, literally pushing it into the station’s garage.

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Posted: Jan 7, 2023

Dorchester County (SC) to Open 2 Fire Stations in 2023

Dorchester County is spending millions of dollars to upgrade its fire infrastructure, and two new fire stations are expected to open up later this year, live5news.com reported.

Construction continues on a new station facing Ladson Road, which is expected to be open in May and will be home to both firefighters and paramedics, the report said. The previous station was demolished in March 2022 to make way for the new station. The $3.3 million station will feature three bays and can hold up to 12 people, according to Dorchester County Fire Rescue.

While the station was being built, the county received the OK to occupy a new volunteer fire station on Sandridge Road near St. George, the report said.

Costing just under $300,000, the volunteer station is expected to cut the insurance premiums of locals by about half, according to the report. That station can be moved into in a couple of weeks.

Beyond those two stations, the fire department is looking at building another station near Summers Corner and moving the Jedburg station to a different location, the report said.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2023

Gonzales (TX) Orders New $853K Pierce Enforcer Pumper Truck

After receiving unanimous approval at the November Gonzales City Council meeting, the fire department last month ordered a new Pierce Enforcer pumper fire truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, GonzalesInquirer.com reported.

The new fire truck will replace Engine 37, a 2008 Pierce Sabor, which has seen increased maintenance costs and liability — and has even caught fire twice, the report said.

The new pumper is being purchased through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Purchasing Program for a total cost of $853.093. The purchase will be financed through the Government Capital Corporation at 4.895-percent interest over the course of eight years at a cost of $132,202.75 per year.

Time of delivery is expected to be between 29-30 months from the date of order. 

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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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