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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 1, 2018

Traffic warning lights installed outside new Normal Fire headquarters

When travelling northbound on Main Street from Hovey Avenue, motorists will now see two sets of bright yellow signs that warn motorists that a fire station is ahead. The signs at Main and Osage streets are equipped with flashing yellow lights and white strobe lights which are activated by crews as they prepare to leave the station. 
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Posted: Mar 1, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Brush Truck

McNabb (IL) Fire Protection District flatbed brush truck with Attack Zone. Ford Power Stroke 6.7-liter V8 300-hp engine; Pro Poly 300-gallon polypropylene skid tank; 10-gallon foam cell; Darley 1 ½ AGE portable pump.

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Posted: Mar 1, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Brush Truck

McNabb (IL) Fire Protection District flatbed brush truck with Attack Zone. Ford Power Stroke 6.7-liter V8 300-hp engine; Pro Poly 300-gallon polypropylene skid tank; 10-gallon foam cell; Darley 1 ½ AGE portable pump.

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Posted: Feb 28, 2018

Coquille Tribal Community Fund Grant Buys Fire Equipment

A “self-contained breathing apparatus” — a backpack-mounted air tank and mask — protects a firefighter’s life on the job, while reducing long-term effects of toxic smoke. But Myrtle Point’s battered equipment no longer inspires confidence.

 

The department’s 15-year-old air tanks are hitting their legal expiration dates, and the accompanying gear is increasingly temperamental. A tiny malfunction can make exhaling difficult, and replacement parts are hard to find. Some volunteers are reluctant to wear the gear, despite its life-saving importance.

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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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