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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: Jan 26, 2018

Blue Lake (CA) Fire District HME Rescue-Pumper

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  • Year Built: 2017
  • Location by City/State: Blue Lake, CA
  • Fire Chief: Chief Ray Stonebarger
  • Apparatus Manufacturer: HME, INC
  • Apparatus Type: Rescue-Pumper
  • Chassis Manufacturer/Cab/Model: HME Ahrens-Fox/SFOSMFD wide/1871-SFO
  • Engine Manufacturer/Model/Horsepower: Cummins ISL9 370-hp
  • Transmission Manufacturer/Model: Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission w/Electronic Controls
  • Pump Manufacturer/Model/Capacity: Hale Products Q-Flow, 1,250-gpm
  • Water Tank Manufacturer/Model/Capacity: United Plastics, T-Shaped, 850 Gallons
  • Foam System Manufacturer/Model/Cell Size/Foam Class: Hale FoamLogix 2.1A, 20 Gallons, Class A

The Blue Lake (CA) Fire District has taken delivery of a custom HME rescue-pumper. This truck was built on an HME 1871-SFOMFD wide featuring an upgraded Sheppard steering system for superior control. This truck has also been upgraded with larger hosewell storage capacity, a second set of valve controls on the right side of the pump panel, as well as a reinforced front bumper extension for towing of a disabled vehicle.

The storage compartments, ladder systems, and LED body lights have all been custom ordered to meet the needs of the Blue Lake Fire District.

Salesman: Casey Scott
Dealer: Derotic LLC
Dealer Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
 

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Posted: Jan 26, 2018

Chicago (IL) Fire Department Squad Company Dive Rescue Training

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Posted: Jan 25, 2018

Opening of Bryan (TX) Fire Station Delayed

Once finished, some of the department staff will relocate from the downtown Bryan station to the new station on Lawrence Street. The fire marshal's office will also move to the new station.
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Posted: Jan 25, 2018

Firehouse Subs Buys Fire Equipment for Elizabethtown (KY) Firefighters

Each restaurant allows customers to "round up" their bill to the nearest dollar, and donate spare change to the Firehouse Subs' foundation.

Firefighters and franchisees thanked the community for their support on Wednesday.

"The foundation is so wonderful in that almost 90 cents of every dollar we help raise actually goes to you guys -- not administrative fees, doesn't go to corporate bills -- it goes to what it needs to go to, and that's a big deal for us," said Sarah Little, a franchisee. 

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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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