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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.

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Posted: Aug 15, 2017

A Priceless Treasure for Father and Son

Since 1986, Circle K has seen plenty of fire trucks pass through its doors. [...] it's one fire truck that will forever hold a special place in Al and Rod Kloha's hearts: a 1946 W. S. Darley truck. The fire truck saga begins in 1946 when the Beaverton Fire Department purchased a 1946 Darley fire engine.

The fire truck saga begins in 1946 when the Beaverton Fire Department purchased a 1946 Darley fire engine. The engine remained in service until 2002 when a new truck was purchased from Circle K, which had been a Darley dealer since 1993. Founded by Al Kloha in 1986, Circle K took the 1946 engine as a trade-in for the new one.


"Of course, Pops (Al) wanted to keep it," said son, Ron, who now owns the business. "It was in service right up until the day it was replaced in 2002. It has had many years of wear and tear on it."


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Posted: Aug 15, 2017

Woman Dies after Reportedly Jumping from Moving Ambulance

Police say one woman is dead after reportedly jumping from a moving ambulance on Monday. According to Arkansas State Police, the ambulance was traveling southbound along U.S. Highway 67 near the 45.5-mile marker just after noon when the incident occurred. Personnel with the Arkansas Emergency Transport Ambulance were transporting the woman from Paragould to a Little Rock mental health facility.

Personnel with the Arkansas Emergency Transport Ambulance were transporting the woman from Paragould to a Little Rock mental health facility. 


 
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Posted: Aug 15, 2017

Amesbury's Elm Street Fire Station Closed 'Indefinitely'

AMESBURY - The city has closed the Elm Street fire station indefinitely because of a failed concrete floor. A firefighter was sitting on the back of Engine 2 inside the 114-year-old station July 17 when he heard a snap and felt the truck move, according to Deputy Fire Chief Jim Nolan.

A firefighter was sitting on the back of Engine 2 inside the 114-year-old station July 17 when he heard a snap and felt the truck move, according to Deputy Fire Chief Jim Nolan. More snapping noises were heard the next day and firefighters noticed a dip in the concrete floor when the engine was moved outside.


Concrete pieces were also found in the basement and the station was immediately closed July 19.


 

A structural engineer from McBrie LLC inspected the station July 27 and confirmed the floor had completely failed. The engineer recommended the truck bays not be used for vehicle storage until the floor slab was either replaced or reinforced with steel beams and waterproofed.


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Posted: Aug 15, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Custom Fab & Body Pumper

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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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