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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 27, 2017

Willingboro In Line For $10 Million Firehouse

The fire department has 22 full-time paid fire personnel on staff, Burnett said. In the old building, firefighters had to sleep in converted offices at times.

The new two-story building will feature private bunkrooms, pass-through lockers, residential toilet/shower rooms, a large kitchen, dining room, dayroom, a fitness center as well as headquarter administrative offices for both the fire and EMS departments. There will be a large training room that can be sub-divided. The building will also include eight drive-through bays and on-site training features.

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Posted: Nov 27, 2017

Driver Ticketed After Slamming Into Ccfd Fire Truck

Investigators say a fire truck was responding to an incident with lights and sirens on, and the emergency vehicle went into an opposite lane to pass traffic but was hit by a black Camaro.

Police also said there was also a child in the backseat at the time of the crash. 

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Posted: Nov 27, 2017

Donated Fire Truck Will Be A Boon To Marion County R-2 Fire Department

Jaeger said the Philadelphia-based fire department "has a very small operating budget" and couldn't afford to buy a new fire truck. "So this is going to help us out immensely with our emergency responses," he said.

BASF, which operates a large chemical plant east of Palmyra near the Mississippi River, used the fire truck as part of its emergency response unit in case a fire, hazardous material spill or other emergency were to occur.

Peter Waddington, site manager for BASF, said the company recently reviewed its safety equipment and decided to buy a new fire truck better suited for the plant's specific needs.

"We are always looking for ways to improve what we do," he said.

"The truck that we're talking about has been working here for a long time, and it's actually served us pretty well. But from a technical point of view, the truck is actually better suited for a more agricultural service rather than industrial. So we looked to get ourselves a different type of truck that is more suited to our particular needs."

Since it no longer needed the old fire truck, the company decided to offer it a local fire department in need of equipment. "We realized this could be of great service to them," Waddington said.

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Posted: Nov 27, 2017

Mesa Fire Department Allowing Private Businesses To Sponsor Trucks

As the department deals with around $3.7 million in budget cuts, Smith said they hope the program will generate around $250,000. 

"Rather than having to cut into our operational side that can impact our 911 response, we like to be able to create revenue streams that will allow us to work on the education side," he said. 

Engine 203 already features messaging from the Mesa Chamber of Commerce that reads, “It’s Everyone’s Business to Stop the Spread of the Flu.” President and CEO Sally Harrison said several of the chamber's 850 members are interested in the fire truck sponsorships. 

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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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