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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 15, 2017

Valuable Fire Equipment Stolen from Reading (PA) Fire Apparatus

Investigators said the truck was being repaired at a service center on North Fifth Street when someone broke in over the weekend. They said the thief took saws, lights, and tools.  

"We're estimating the value to be roughly between $5,000 and $10,000 worth of equipment that was stolen," said Chief William Stoudt Jr., Reading Fire Department.

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Posted: Nov 15, 2017

Fire Apparatus: St. Louis Warehouse Fire and Collapse

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch - St. Louis firefighters battle a warehouse fire in the 3900 block of Park Avenue in St. Louis on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Video by David Carson.

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Posted: Nov 15, 2017

Visiting the 9/11 Tribute Museum

9/11 Tribute Museum - The 9/11 Tribute Center is a project of the September 11th Families’ Association which brings together those who want to learn about 9/11 with those who experienced it.

We invite visitors to share personal stories of the 9/11 community — family members who lost loved ones, survivors, first responders and rescue workers, civilian volunteers, and community residents whose healing is a testament to the perseverance of the human spirit.

We provide an understanding of the loss and impact of 9/11 while inspiring the power of resilience and recovery.

We have recorded and collected over 400 personal oral histories from the 9/11 community.

Collecting, preserving and sharing this history is central to our mission.

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Posted: Nov 15, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Red Oak (TX) Fire Department pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

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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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