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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 11, 2017

Fire Apparatus Damaged in Cohoes (NY) Fire to be Evaluated

Conlen described how the aerial ladder truck was deployed to attack the roaring fire with two firefighters up in the bucket when the burning Remsen Street building collapsed and the flames and heat lashed the truck. The firefighters were safely brought down and the apparatus was eventually moved out of harm’s way.  

The aerial ladder truck is now at the city firehouse.  Representatives from fire apparatus firms will inspect the vehicle, the chief said.

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Posted: Dec 11, 2017

Fort Atkinson (WI) Debuts New Fire Apparatus

This new truck replaces the aging and outdated E-105.  

Purchased in March 1985, E-105 was built by a former Kenosha manufacturer, Pirsch and Sons Inc., which at one time was the United States’ oldest fire truck manufacturer. It was purchased for $107,945 and had replaced a 1948 American LaFrance engine.

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Posted: Dec 11, 2017

West Chester (OH) Retiring 30-Year-Old Fire Apparatus

Instead of replacing the truck — which would have cost taxpayers an estimated $800,000 — fire officials shifted resources and re-worked response plans so that existing engine companies could fully shoulder rescue responses, officials said.
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Posted: Dec 11, 2017

1960s and 1970s Photos of Chicago (IL) Fire Department Fire Apparatus

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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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