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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: Aug 28, 2017

New Waldo Fire Station Ready for Next 50 Years

Residents of Waldo and northeastern Alachua County now have a new fire station that should serve them for at least 50 years.Alachua County Fire Rescue Station No. 40, 14377 NE U.S. Highway 301 in Waldo, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning.The station will serve residents of Waldo and other parts of northeastern Alachua County.

Four firefighters will be on duty at all times. The station is equipped with sleeping quarters, a kitchen, bathrooms and showers, and an exercise gym.


It also has two bays to park two of its three vehicles and could be expanded to allow a third bay, Jackson said.


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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Tree Falls on Seguin Fire Truck While Responding to Rescue

First responders in Seguin found themselves needing assistance after a freak accident in which a tree feel on a fire truck while responding to a call. Crews onboard Seguin Fire Department's Engine One were in route to a rescue call on Saturday afternoon when the wind started picking up.

Crews onboard Seguin Fire Department’s Engine One were in route to a rescue call on Saturday afternoon when the wind started picking up. And then the unthinkable happened:


A tree fell on the truck.


“Literally slicing through the front tab, right between the driver and front passenger seat,” said Morgan Ash with the City of Seguin.


Thankfully, no one was injured.


Crews spent most of the day trimming trees in the area off Highway 46. Powerlines were snapped and mailboxes were down but no injuries were reported.


“It’s just miraculous that are still alive today,” Ash said.


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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Norwood Bonds for New $800K Pumper

NORWOOD - After spending 60 percent of its budget this year on repairs to a 1997 pumper firetruck, the fire department is in the market for a new one. The council approved bonding for the truck at $768,000 and another $100,000 for extras such as radios and hoses.

Three vehicles currently make up the department's fleet - a 1984 Hahn pumper, a 1997  3-D and a Seagraves. The 1997 3-D is having maintenance issues and the manufacturer has gone out of business. Norwood does not have a ladder truck and depends on mutual aid for coverage when one is needed.


 
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Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Aerial Rescue

An employee at a feed company had to be airlifted to an area hospital after falling from a silo on Tuesday night. The incident happened in the 9000 block of W. Main Street and brought out both the Turlock Rural and Turlock City fire departments.

The employee fell from a silo about 25 feet, landing on a catwalk, which was still about 20 feet above the ground, according to the Turlock Rural Fire Department's Facebook page.


The Turlock Fire Department was called to the scene to aid in the aerial rescue with their ladder truck.


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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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