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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 21, 2017

Firefighters Ready for Eclipse-Related Emergencies

Emergency management agencies throughout Kentucky are used to being storm ready--but now they're eclipse ready. First responders have spent the past several months preparing for potential threats that come with large events. Melissa Moore, with the Warren County Emergency Management Agency, says they've been trying to anticipate problems before they happen.
WKYU reported on steps first responders in the state of Kentucky are taking to be ready for today's much-anticipated eclipse. Nashville is the largest city int he path of totality and crowds are expected.

“We’re pre-staging all of our fire apparatus. We’ve talked to the police department, the sheriff’s department," said Melissa Moore of the Warren County Emergency Management Agency. "They’re going to be pre-staging people in order to reduce response times. The ambulance service is doing the same thing.”
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Posted: Aug 21, 2017

PA Fire Chief Cited for Pulling Over Driver

Police have cited York Township's assistant fire chief, alleging he improperly used the emergency lights on his duty vehicle to pull over a driver. If found guilty, Assistant Fire Chief Scotty Bowman, 32, who lives in the township, could face a substantial fine, plus about $150 in court costs and fees.
The York Dispatch reported on the case of an assistant chief who allegedly pulled over a vehicle after the driver purportedly drove around a fire truck that was returning to a city station.

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Posted: Aug 21, 2017

New Augusta (ME) Fire Apparatus Needs Repairs

AUGUSTA - The city's new, $1 million multipurpose ladder firetruck is in the shop for repairs after parts of its hydraulic system failed within just a few weeks of being put into service. The city still has its older ladder truck in service, which the new truck was to replace, to help fight fires requiring a rig with a ladder while the newer truck is fixed.
A report on centralmaine.com looked at issues affecting the hydraulic system of a new fire apparatus in August, Maine.
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Posted: Aug 21, 2017

High-Rise Fire Engine Without 24-Hour Crew in Northern Ireland

A reduction in firefighters at Northland Road that left a special fire appliance designed to tackle high-rise blazes without a dedicated crew hasn't been reversed, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.
The Derry Journal reported on a staffing situation for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that has left an aerial appliance lacking a dedicated crew.
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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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