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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: Nov 6, 2017

Worn Tires Kept San Francisco Fire Apparatus from Wine Country Fires

Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White said the engine captain at Station 9 on Jerrold Street in the Bayview cited the truck's tread-poor tires as the reason for not joining four other San Francisco strike teams rushing to Santa Rosa to battle the deadly Tubbs Fire early Oct. 9. A truck from Berkeley went in its place.

 

The next day, inspectors examined the truck's tires and found some wear and tear. "Three of them were replaced as a precaution," Hayes-White said.

 

What's not clear is why a truck whose tires were unsafe to roll to a fire had been left in operation. The trucks are required to be checked daily. Crews are also required to fill out daily inspection reports that should have signaled the tire problem.

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Posted: Nov 6, 2017

VIDEO Susanne Klatt on Line-of-Duty Deaths and Safety Standards in the German Fire Service

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Posted: Nov 6, 2017

Radio Traffic Released By Fire Department Captures Chaos Of Las Vegas Shooting

The transmission is the start of three hours of Fire Department communications released by the county Friday morning. County spokesman Erik Pappa said some communications were removed from the recording due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy concerns.

The bursts of radio communication captured how paramedics responded to the unfolding chaos that killed 58 at the festival and injured more than 500.

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Posted: Nov 6, 2017

Syracuse fire truck involved in crash; other driver ticketed for failing to yield

The fire vehicle had its emergency lights and siren activated and was heading north on Cherry Street en route to an emergency when the driver of the other vehicle, identified by police as 28-year-old Lawrence Johnson, of Syracuse, struck the fire vehicle, Sackett said. Johnson was driving west on East Fayette Street at the time of the crash.

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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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