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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.

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3 Dead In Bellwood Ambulance Crash
3 Dead In Bellwood Ambulance Crash
Posted: Apr 2, 2018

3 Dead In Bellwood Ambulance Crash

abc7chicago.com

Today's Top Stories WATCH NOW BREAKING NEWS WATCH LIVE: Authorities provide update on Des Plaines crash...NOW TOP VIDEOS BREAKING NEWS WATCH LIVE: Authorities provide update on Des Plaines crash...NOW Three people are dead after an ambulance crash in west suburban Bellwood. The ambulance was transporting 48-year-old Larry Marshall Jr.

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The ambulance was transporting 48-year-old Larry Marshall Jr. home from dialysis treatment when police say the driver apparently lost control of the ambulance around 3:45 p.m. Saturday and slammed into a building at 28th Avenue and Washington Boulevard. Witnesses told police there were no other vehicles involved in the crash. Marshall was pronounced dead shortly after the crash. His mother, Minnie Marshall, said he had no children but was engaged to be married. The 51-year-old driver was killed instantly. Bellwood authorities said an ambulance attendant who was critically injured died Sunday.
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East Boston gets second ambulance - The Boston Globe
East Boston gets second ambulance - The Boston Globe
Posted: Apr 2, 2018

East Boston gets second ambulance - The Boston Globe

Bostonglobe

After complaints from the public and a nudge from city and state officials, East Boston is getting a second dedicated ambulance. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced Friday that overtime funds will pay for a second ambulance in the neighborhood for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced Friday that overtime funds will pay for a second ambulance in the neighborhood for the remainder of the fiscal year. As part of the budget for fiscal year 2019, the mayor will earmark funds to permanently dedicate an ambulance in East Boston through a deal with the Massachusetts Port Authority, according to a statement from the mayor’s office.
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Costa Mesa's New 'Flagship' Fire Station Is Expected To Be Ready This Summer
Costa Mesa's New 'Flagship' Fire Station Is Expected To Be Ready This Summer
Posted: Apr 2, 2018

Costa Mesa's New 'Flagship' Fire Station Is Expected To Be Ready This Summer

Los Angeles Times

Costa Mesa's new fire station is rapidly taking shape, with officials hoping to wrap up work this summer. When the 11,740-square-foot station is finished in June or July at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Royal Palm Drive, it will be a crown jewel for the city's Fire & Rescue Department.

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City officials broke ground on the $10-million project in March last year. One of the first actions was demolishing the original 9,500-square-foot station on the site — commonly referred to as Fire Station No. 1.

The new station will have a large fire apparatus bay and include 10 firefighter dorm rooms, five restrooms, a kitchen and dining room, a laundry room, training rooms and office space.

The new facility also will include efficiency features such as solar panels that will provide energy to heat water. Windows and tubular skylights will illuminate the facility with natural light.

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Pottsville (PA) Phoenix Fire Company Buys New Ladder Truck
Pottsville (PA) Phoenix Fire Company Buys New Ladder Truck
Posted: Apr 2, 2018

Pottsville (PA) Phoenix Fire Company Buys New Ladder Truck

Republicanherald

POTTSVILLE - Phoenix Fire Company No. 2 has a new ladder truck. The used 2014 Pierce ladder truck replaces a fire truck the company has had since 2004. "This has much more compartment space," Jim Pryce, captain of the fire company, said Thursday. The newe

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The newer 59-foot long vehicle has a 70-gallon foam system, which can be used for vehicle fires, something the older one didn’t have.

The truck also has a heavier weighted ladder at 500 pounds, meaning the 100-foot-long ladder can hold more weight distributed evenly. The old fire truck is 58 feet long with a 110-foot ladder weighing 250 pounds.

The equipment on the older fire truck will be placed on the new truck. Both can seat nine firefighters. Additional modifications could be done to the newer ladder truck.

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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

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Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Secretary

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Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

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Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

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Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

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Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Director #4

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Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Director #6

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Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Director #5

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Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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