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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: Mar 16, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Pumper

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Posted: Mar 15, 2018

Glasgow (KY) Fire Department Getting New Fire Apparatus

The new addition will also include an all new ladder truck for the department.  

The additions cost the city over $1 million, but the impact, fire officials say, is priceless.

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Posted: Mar 15, 2018

Cullman (AL) Fire Station to Open Next Week

The new station features four bays, classroom, lodging for firefighters and an operations and administrative center. Fire Station No. 1 at City Hall will also remain staffed and in operation, as well as No. 2 in the west side of the city.  
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Posted: Mar 15, 2018

Mold Problem Fixed at Helotes (TX) Fire Station

After the fire station was built eight years ago, it didn't take long for firefighters to notice a problem. The biggest issue was the mold growing inside.  

Over the years, City Spokesperson Andrea Waizer said the city ran several tests, made repairs, and had consultants look at ways to fix the issue.

"The process took awhile because instead of initially just replacing all six systems, which is costly for taxpayers, we wanted to see if we could do it for a repair process instead," she said.

However, the ventilation was not in good condition. So, in December, the council voted to pay $65,000 to reconfigure and replace the existing HVAC system. About three months into the change, the chief said the air is clean and the system is working well.

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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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