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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 3, 2018

Las Vegas Fire Captain Dies After On-Duty Crash

Adams died Tuesday night in Las Vegas from the injuries he suffered in the 2003 crash, the fire department announced late Wednesday. He was 54 years old. A private memorial service will be held Monday for Adams’ immediate family and members of the fire department.
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Posted: May 3, 2018

Atlantic City Fire Department Needs New Fire Equipment

Following a tour of three of the city’s fire stations last week, Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, D-Atlantic, said he expected to see some issues due to the fiscal affairs of the city. Mazzeo said he’s not “an alarmist,” but he was taken aback by the lack of capital investment in the Fire Department. Mazzeo was joined on the tour of the firehouses by Assemblyman John Armato, D-Atlantic, a volunteer firefighter of 48 years in his hometown of Buena Vista Township. In a letter to the editor printed Monday, Armato said the Richland Volunteer Fire Company’s equipment is likely newer and in better shape than Atlantic City’s. Both state legislators described what they witnessed as “disturbing.”
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Posted: May 3, 2018

Defunct Onley (VA) Volunteer Fire-Rescue Sells Fire Apparatus

The truck was sold after a Facebook post about it went up on the organization’s page.

In July 2016, Onley Volunteer Fire-Rescue told News 3 of their financial struggles.

Chief Christopher Davis said staffing and revenues not matching expenses were the primary reasons for the closure. The revenue shortfall was due to the department serving a largely uninsured population. The staffing issues were because many of the volunteers worked regular jobs, making it difficult to maintain full coverage.

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Posted: May 3, 2018

Caribou (ME) Students Help Restore Antique Fire Apparatus

Firefighter Scott Michaud said that the department two years ago re-acquired the truck, which had been purchased brand-new in 1945. Since then, firefighters have been searching for a way to restore the vintage vehicle back to its former glory.  

Parts required to get the fire truck running were often difficult to find or out of production. But the students were able to improvise. When they couldn’t find a gasket, for example, they made their own in the shop.

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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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