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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 25, 2017

Albuquerque (NM) Plans for New Fire Station

The fire department says the new 9,000 square foot station will replace the current one in the area, which the department has outgrown. If voters support the bond during the October election, construction will begin in 2018.
KOB reported on a new fire station coming to the city of Albuquerque.

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Posted: Aug 25, 2017

Niagara Falls Fire Station Approved for $500K Addition

An addition will be built to station three of the Niagara Falls Fire Department.

During this week’s council meeting, politicians awarded a $513,874 contract to the lowest bidder, Scott Construction Niagara Inc., to do the job.

The project will cost $542,374, including consulting services.
The Niagara Falls Review reported on an addition coming to the local department's Fire Station 3.

Fire station three was built in the late 1960s, and was constructed using solid built masonry walls with an exterior face brick supported on a concrete foundation, the report said. During the past 50 years, staff at the Dorchester Road station has doubled, with four firefighters working either a 10- or 14-hour shift.
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Posted: Aug 25, 2017

Ambulance to Be Placed in GA FIre Station

Folks who live out in Ochlocknee and rural Thomas County may soon see faster emergency response times. An ambulance will be placed at the Ochlocknee fire station starting on September 5th.
WTVM had a update on additional EMS service for one stretch of rural Georgia.

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Posted: Aug 25, 2017

Arkansas Opts In To FirstNet

ARKANSAS (KFSM) -- Efforts are underway to streamline communication between first responders in Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Arkansas will opt in to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), becoming one of the first states in the nation to participate. FirstNet is forming the first nationwide public safety broadband network to provide advanced communication and collaboration.
KSFM reported on the state of Arkansas opting into FirstNet, the first nationwide public safety broadband network for firefighters, police, and other first responders.

Instead of relying on multiple radio networks, FirstNet will be a single way for emergency crews to communicate, stretching nationwide.

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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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