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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 12, 2017

Mattoon (IL) Rescue Fire Service Going Into Service

Shift Capt. Keith Orndorff, who served on the fire department's truck committee, said the panel's lengthy research into options for a new truck led them to recommend getting one that is customized to meet the specific needs of the department. He said they decided to go with a combination rescue pumper that will enable the department to put one vehicle on the road during emergency responses instead of two.  

"Now we have a fire engine and a rescue vehicle in the same truck," Orndorff said. The truck committee members also included Assistant Chief Sean Junge and engineers Kenny Clatfelter, Jeff Hilligoss and Mike Ueleke.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2017

Montana Sends Fire Apparatus to California to Help Fight Wildfires

"We had numerous significant fires. Obviously the fires that burned in Napa are going and now these fires in Los Angeles," says Red Lodge Fire Chief Tom Kuntz. "Overall this is going to shape up to be one of the worst fire seasons in U.S. history."  

 While firefighting poses many dangers, he ensures that his team is properly equipped and highly trained.

"Now in Montana we have a significant threat from wild land fires and we're fortunate to have a response system of both volunteer and career firefighters who are very well trained in working in the wild land interface which is when the fires are moving into homes," Kuntz adds.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2017

Charlotte (NC) to Install Security Systems at Every Fire Station

Monday, the Charlotte City Council voted to purchase and install security systems at every fire department in Charlotte. 

RELATED: Fort Mill fire station latest in string of break-ins

Locations will be monitored by CMPD’s Real Time Crime Center and CFD. Cameras were first installed two years ago when the city got wind of vehicle break-ins.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2017

Elderly Woman Crashes Through Rockaway (NY) Fire Station Wall

Police and fire fighters crowded the scene following the accident, which occurred about 1:30 p.m. at the corner of East New and East Main streets,  

Police Chief Conrad Pepperman, at the scene, said the woman did not appear to be seriously injured from the head-on crash, which opened a gaping hole in the yellow-brick wall of the fire house.

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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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