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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 15, 2017

Firetruck involved in accident in Squirrel Hill South

Officials said two firefighters were injured. They were taken to the hospital in stable condition.

According to officials, the firetruck sustained significant damage.

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Posted: Dec 15, 2017

L.A. Fire Department used drones for the first time during Skirball fire

Firefighters used two DJI Matrice 100 drones during the Skirball fire, Scott said. One had a high-definition camera used to survey the burn area, and the other had an infrared camera to assess hot spots.

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Posted: Dec 15, 2017

Winston-Salem Fire Department Reveals New Station On Reynolda Road

The spacious new fire station boasts 80-foot bays for the fire engines, a medical treatment room, a laundry room, training areas, a kitchen, office spaces and five dorm rooms to accommodate mixed-gender crews.

Blackburn, 88, a third-generation firefighter, began working at the original firehouse in 1959 when police and fire were still one department, he said. Years later, Blackburn came back to work there as a captain in the 1980s.

He said the changing neighborhood in the years he was there necessitated a new updated fire station that was more workable.

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Posted: Dec 15, 2017

Chief Touts New Fire Station No. 9

The new structure will be two stories tall and have three bays for fire engines and ambulances. Cox said the new building will allow the department to adequately hold modern trucks and ambulances, a feat that cannot now be done in the 1926 station.

The bigger bays mean the department will be able to locate an ambulance at the new station.

The new structure will have living quarters that will accommodate male and female firefighters. No women served as firefighters when the River Park station was built, and the department has currently has several women firefighters. The building will include a fitness room.

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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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