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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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 14, 2017

2017 FIRE MECHANICS FALL CONFERENCE IMPORTANT LODGING INFORMATION

Thank you, to all that have registered for the upcoming conference! Our room block is starting to fill at the Coast Wenatchee. You have until August 17th to reserve your room reservations at the discounted conference price. If you haven't made your reservation yet, please call (509) 662-1234 & ask for the "Washington Fire Mechanics" room block to receive the special rates.

All full up when you call? We have you covered! Discounted rates are also available at the Red Lion in Wenatchee. Call (509) 663-0711and askfor the "Washington Fire Mechanics" room block.

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Valparaiso to Get New Fire Truck

Posted: Aug 14, 2017

Valparaiso to Get New Fire Truck

VALPARAISO - The city's fire department is replacing an aging firetruck that has seen little use. The board of works gave its approval Friday to a request from Valparaiso Fire Chief Chad Dutz to order a 70-foot single axle aerial platform truck from Sutphen, Amlin, Ohio.

The board of works gave its approval Friday to a request from Valparaiso Fire Chief Chad Dutz to order a 70-foot single axle aerial platform truck from Sutphen, Amlin, Ohio.

Cost of the new firetruck is $824,895 and will be purchased through a low interest, six-year loan, Dutz said.

Dutz said his department has money available for the purchase from the equipment replacement fund.

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Big Sky Fire Dept. Plans to Expand after Receiving Grant

Posted: Aug 14, 2017

Big Sky Fire Dept. Plans to Expand after Receiving Grant

The Big Sky Fire Dept. plans to hire three new firefighters over the next three years after receiving a federal grant worth $564,000, according to Big Sky Fire Chief William Farhat.

The fire department will propose a mill levy increase for Big Sky residents in November to fund renovations for its two fire stations, which will cost an estimated $1.75 million dollars, says Farhat. He tells NBC Montana the federal grant will allow the fire department to ask for less money from Big Sky residents.

"We can go to the voters in the fall and say we've done the best we can with what we have, but we do need the mill levy increase to get the rest of the job done properly," Farhat said.

If approved, the mill levy increase will support the addition of nine firefighters, a fire marshal, a fire inspector and the remodel of the fire departments two stations. This will allow for 24-hour occupancy, according to Farhat.

Coles District To Get New Fire Station

INDEPENDENT HILL, VA - The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday for the construction of the new Coles District Fire Station. It will replace the current station at 13712 Dumfries Road (Route 234), just south of the intersection with Hoadly Road, according to Kim Hylander, a fire department spokeswoman.

The new 21,400-square-foot station will house a fire engine, tanker and heavy rescue equipment, the fire department said in a statement. It will also support a basic life support (BLS) ambulance, hazardous material response units and a brush truck.