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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: Apr 5, 2018

Perrysburg (OH) Begins Work on Fire Station

“The past few years I’ve heard many times, from many people, the phrase ‘I believe it when I see it.’ I often thought, ‘I have to see it to believe it,’” Perrysburg fire Chief Rudy Ruiz said. “It got to a point where we all had no choice but to believe that it would come to fruition.”
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Posted: Apr 5, 2018

Lamar Institute of Technology Fire Academy (TX) Receives Fire Apparatus Donation

LIT president Dr. Lonnie Howard accepted the keys for the fire truck on behalf of the fire academy.  

Dr. Howard says community partnerships -- like the one with Exxon Mobil -- help LIT to thrive.

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Posted: Apr 5, 2018

Two Injured in Crash Involving Fire Apparatus in Fair Grove (MO)

Investigators say the driver of a pickup failed to yield, crashing into an Ebenezer Fire Department truck. The pickup then slide into another vehicle, pinning a man standing on the side of the road. He suffered serious injuries. The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries.  

Investigators tell us the fire truck was heading to a grass fire off of Morgan Lane. Firefighters evacuated homes in that area because of the fire. Fair Grove, Ebenezer, Willard, Walnut Grove and Ash Grove responded

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Posted: Apr 5, 2018

Europe's First Electric Fire Apparatus Ready for Response

The all-electric fire truck has been 2 years in development, and is seen as a good fit for rapid response situations, with charging undertaken on site at the FHKW-Mitte fire station between calls. The vehicle is based on Rosenbauer's KLF-L emergency vehicle, which is itself based on a Mercedes Sprinter, and is 7.45 meters (24.4 ft) long with a 4.325 m (14.1 ft) wheelbase. The conversion to an electric powertrain is reported to have taken around 2 months.
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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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