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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: Feb 2, 2018

Johnson Siding Vfd Uses Anonymous Donation To Buy Protective Gear

The $30,000 donation will supply 15 firefighters with brand new turnout gear. Turnout gear is used to protect crews when they fight structure fires.

Each firefighter will receive a new coat, helmet, pair of pants, and set of boots. Turnout gear costs around $2,000 and typically lasts 8 to 10 years.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Tanker-Pumper

Prospect Heights (IL) Fire Protection District 3,000-gallon tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; APR 3,000-gallon wetside polypropylene tank; Darley PSM 1,250-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Tanker-Pumper

Prospect Heights (IL) Fire Protection District 3,000-gallon tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; APR 3,000-gallon wetside polypropylene tank; Darley PSM 1,250-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 1, 2018

Echuca (Australia) Ambulance Station Getting Finishing Touches

It will also have the capacity for extra vehicles and paramedics to respond to major events.  

Building contractor the Macneil Group has been appointed to build the station after the old one was demolished earlier last year.

Echuca paramedics moved into the old police station in Dickson St on January 16, 2017, and have been based there during construction.

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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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