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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 21, 2018

Fire department dedicates truck to fallen Afghan war vet

The North Patchogue Fire Department dedicated a fire truck to Lieutenant Michael Murphy. Murphy was a North Patchogue resident and a Medal of Honor recipient. He was killed in the line of duty in 2005. Members of the department say it is an honor to commemorate a man who served our country.
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Posted: May 21, 2018

Kansas Firefighter Crashes Fire Truck Into Tree

According to a Facebook post by Columbus Fire Rescue, the department was responding to a fire call shortly after 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning when a "medical emergency" caused the driver to pass out and hit a tree.

KSNF reports the driver was taken to a Joplin, Mo. hospital for treatment. 

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Posted: May 21, 2018

Driver pinned under fire truck in SW Freeway wreck

The suspected drunk driver hit another vehicle, causing it to slam into the back of a fire truck that was driving on the freeway. The second driver was pinned underneath the fire truck. He was injured and taken to Ben Taub Hospital. He is expected to survive. Authorities say the driver who caused the wreck had an odor of alcohol. He is being processed on suspicion of DWI.
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Posted: May 21, 2018

Tribe to announce $50,000 donation at Palm Springs fire station groundbreaking

When construction is completed, the station’s entire structure will be updated and there will be another 2,600 square feet of space. Plans also indicate the station will have new living quarters and a larger parking lot.

The tribe has often donated equipment to public safety forces in Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage. On Thursday, Tribal Council members announced a donation of six sets each of wildfire and structural gear, including coats, pants, goggles, boots and gloves, for the half dozen newly hired and trained firefighters the department was able to bring on board after securing a federal grant last year.

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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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