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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: Oct 30, 2017

Newton (MA) Fire Station Officially Open

In 2013 voters approved an override to pay for a new fire station and fire headquarters, which is now attached to Station 3.

 

On Oct. 26 the fire station had a “ribbon cutting” ceremony but instead of a traditional ribbon Fire Chief Bruce Prioa and Warren unscrewed a fire house to signal the grand opening of the station.

 

Now instead of pulling out onto Willow Street the trucks can pull onto Centre Street, which is anticipated to cut the response time. The new station will also be getting bi-fold doors, which take only about five seconds to open.

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Posted: Oct 30, 2017

Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming into Dallas Fire-Rescue Fire Apparatus

The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, slid underneath the truck and died at the scene, police said.

 

The fire truck was pulling out of an apartment complex at 1310 N. Cockrell Hill Road and crossing the street to head southbound. The motorcyclist was driving northbound and hit the left side of the fire truck, police said.  

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Posted: Oct 30, 2017

'Extensive Damage' After 2 Fire Trucks Collide In Trenton

Eight firefighters from two companies sustained minor injurers after a Trenton ladder truck and a Hamilton engine collided around 10:30 a.m. Both were responding to a call on the western side of town, Willever said. 

The firefighters were all taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for observation. All were released with non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said. 

Willever said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, but excessive speed was not an issue. The trucks have been taken out of service. 

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Posted: Oct 30, 2017

Ud Student Run Over By Fire Truck Sues City Of Dayton

On Oct. 22, 2015, then-18-year-old Quinton Kane was riding his bicycle in a bike lane near the United Dairy Farmers on Brown Street when he was struck by a Dayton Fire emergency vehicle, according to a lawsuit filed this month.

The fire engine, which was on a non-emergency run, was turning into UDF’s parking lot and did not yield, hitting Kane, running him and his bicycle over and trapping him under the vehicle

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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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