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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: Feb 1, 2018

CAL FIRE Station 81 In Paradise Gets Brand New Engine

It has a lower height that allows for better access to the narrow and steep roads and driveways of Paradise.

The new engine also gives better safety to the crew because of front and side impact airbags and up-to-date steering and break systems. It already got its first run during a structure fire Tuesday night.

Firefighters said it made a difference having this new engine because though the mobile home was fully engulfed when they arrived, crews were able to quickly protect the home that was threatened next door.

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Posted: Feb 1, 2018

Ambulance, school bus involved in 405 crash

There were no schoolchildren on the bus at the time. The ambulance rolled over and the wreckage from the three vehicles blocked two lanes on the freeway and a Sigalert was issued. Four people - all of them on board the private ambulance - were injured in the crash, with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening, officials said.
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Posted: Feb 1, 2018

Four Lakeshore (MI) Fire Departments Receive Grant For Automated CPR System

The money will go towards providing the tri-cities and surrounding townships with access to AutoPulse Resuscitation Systems, which provides automated CPR to victims of cardiac arrest. 

The Ferrysburg Fire Department, Grand Haven Department of Public Safety, Crockery Township Fire Department and Spring Lake Fire Department all received the AutoPulse Units on Tuesday, Jan. 30. 

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Posted: Feb 1, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-HME Rescue-Pumper

Stratford (CT) Fire Department Ahrens-Fox rescue-pumper. HME Spectr cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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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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