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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: Jun 14, 2018

Volunteer Firefighter Accused of Driving Fire Truck while Drunk Resigns

Officers say he was responding to a 911 call when police on scene said he smelled like alcohol and was slurring his speech. Feaster's blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit.

There are no rules preventing firefighters from drinking before the start of their shift. The Iowa Firefighter's Association says both volunteer and paid firefighters are encouraged to not respond to a call if they are impaired for feel they won't be able to perform their duties.

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Posted: Jun 14, 2018

Moped driver taken to hospital after crashing into fire truck on South Side

 

The fire truck was pulling into a parking lot and the moped driver hit the front of the truck just before crashing into a utility pole.

The driver was transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center for his injuries which officials say don't appear to be life-threatening.

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Posted: Jun 14, 2018

Fundraiser To Benefit Fire Engine Restoration

According to Potts, the King City Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1909, originally using hand-drawn hose carts to fight fires in the area. It was not until 1920 when the department purchased its first fire engine from American LaFrance, one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers in America.

Now housed at MCARLM, the fire engine is in need of a full restoration and will be the museum’s main focus of fundraising over the next couple of years, Potts said.

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Posted: Jun 14, 2018

New Truckee Meadows Fire Station Opens in South Reno

The $5.4 million station is 10,000 square feet and four firefighters will be on duty.  The district is responding to more calls these days - more than 10,000 this year, compared with 7,500 in 2012 -  so there's room to expand.

"It's important for firefighters to have a good base to operate from," Moore said.  "It's a lot more comfortable than the old station.  Firefighters depend on a modern station to do their jobs, and modern apparatus.  It's all about having the people and the equipment you need to be able to service your constituents."

It's a project three years in the making and the third new station for the district in the last six years.  There are more possibilities on the horizon.

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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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