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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: Aug 21, 2018

New Eugene (OR) Fire Apparatus Has Improvements

Battalion Chief Leo Giles said it carries water and hose like any other engine, but said it also has modern features. It pollutes less; he said the amount of carbon emitted is reduced by up to 90 percent.  

Batt. Chief Giles said it even has LED emergency lights.

"They're much more efficient and do a better job of warning the drivers out on the road of our vehicle," said Batt. Chief Giles. "Also, we have LED scene lighting that uses less energy, so now we can sit on a scene and light it with those scene lights without the vehicle running."

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Posted: Aug 21, 2018

Chattanooga (TN) Cancer Patients Get Ride to Treatment in Pink Fire Apparatus

Robert Baty has become an important part of the healing process for many local families battling cancer.  

Through his non-profit chapter of Pink Heals, he's helped one little boy stay strong as he battled luekemia.

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Posted: Aug 21, 2018

Houston City Council Learns 1994 Fire Apparatus Needs Repairs

The department needs to find an adapter that would provide a bridge between the old model and newer diagnostic equipment to identify the issue. The truck was manufactured at Camdenton.  

The department was encouraged to find a specialist who could diagnosis the problem as the city considers whether a new truck is needed. A mechanic was on site on Tuesday. Members of the council’s fire committee met earlier. 

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Posted: Aug 21, 2018

Fire-Dex Announced as NorthCoast99 Winner

Fire-Dex

Fire-Dex is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of Northeast Ohio’s 99 best places to work! This is the third time that Fire-Dex has received the award.

"2018 has been a record year with an expansion that has doubled the size of our manufacturing facility and will allow us to bring 30 more jobs to the City of Medina.” states Steve Allison, President of Fire-Dex, “Our associates are the driving force behind this success and we thank them for creating the supportive culture that ultimately earned them the NorthCoast99 award for the 3rd time and for the 2nd consecutive year!”

NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. NorthCoast 99 is in its 20th year of recognizing great places to work for top performing people that drive results, provide competitive advantages, and allow businesses to innovate and grow. Applicants are evaluated based on policies and practices related to the attraction and retention of top performers, as well as data collected from employee surveys.

“We’re extremely honored to recognize the 2018 NorthCoast 99 winners. These organizations have earned the right to call themselves a great workplace by their dedication to attracting, supporting, retaining, and motivating their Top Performers. ERC developed the NorthCoast 99 program with the hopes of inspiring local leaders to promote the great workplace movement,” comments Kelly Keefe, President of ERC.

Fire-Dex is continuing to add talented staff to their organization. For further information, visit: www.firedex.com/employment.

 

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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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