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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: Dec 18, 2017

Lehi (UT) Celebrates Third Fire Station

The new station sits in northeast Lehi, high on the hill overlooking the valley. The city built the station to help the Lehi Fire Department maintain prompt response times for the city’s rapidly growing population, especially in its northeast quadrant. Construction of the station began in October 2016. According to Lehi Fire Chief Jeremy Craft, on the morning of New Year’s Eve, the station will start taking calls.
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Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Forsyth County (GA) Fire Stations in Line for $300K in Security Improvements

Commissioners voted this week to authorize $300,000 in security improvements at 13 stations, Division Chief Jason Shivers said.  

Planned improvements include standalone cameras ($77,000), outside  lighting upgrades at 11 stations ($39,000) and access cards at 11 stations ( $33,000).

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Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Naples (FL) Fire Station is $3 Million Over Budget

Leading bids from construction firms to complete the work came in between $8 million to $10 million. The council only has about $5.6 million set aside for the project.  

The council on Wednesday will consider awarding a nearly $8.6 million contract to the lowest bidder, Manhattan Construction. The Naples-based firm is part of Rooney Holdings, owned by U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney and his family.  

The new two-story fire station, expected to stand for at least 50 years, will be built with special protections intended to withstand hurricanes as strong as a Category 5. It will also serve as the city’s emergency operations center.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Shepherdstown (WV) Volunteer Fire Department Honors Late Chief in Fire Apparatus Dedication

The purchase of the 2017 Pierce Manufacturing, Arrow TX was made possible through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and contributions from the community.
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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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