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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: Dec 18, 2017

TFT Introduces EF1 Wildland Monitor

VALPARAISO, IN—Task Force Tips introduced the EF1 remotely controlled monitor for wildland and interface apparatus. At less than 13 inches (319 mm) tall, the EF1 is an ideal forestry bumper turret. The EF1 is hard-coated aluminum alloy which is then powder coated inside and out. All electronics are tightly contained in a sealed control box that is part of the monitor casting. Monitor wiring is reduced to a minimum and installs easily using a one plug connection.

According to Phil Gerace, TFT’s VP of Marketing, “The EF1 is TFT’s most compact monitor, but its large, efficient waterway is capable of flows up to 200 gpm (760 l/min). It’s a great monitor for new brush trucks, interface pumpers or conversions.”

For more information, visit: http://tft.com/literature/library/files/liy-065%20rev00.pdf.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-

Orchard Farm Fire Protection District, St. Charles, MO, pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-

Orchard Farm Fire Protection District, St. Charles, MO, pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Posted: Dec 15, 2017

Two Knox County fire departments looking into new fire trucks

Now they are looking into a smaller truck that would cost roughly $300,000. This would replace one of these older models. It would also come with extra features to better serve the community.

"We are continually committed to making sure that public safety is priority and our firefighters have the equipment that they need. So this is really one of the primary things that local government does. That's the cost of doing business," said Estabrook.

Another department in Knox County looking for a change is the Vincennes Township Fire Department. Department Chief Tim Smith and the rest of the department are looking to replace their departments 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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