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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 8, 2017

City Of Oakley Settles With Shea Homes Over Fire Station

The city filed a lawsuit against Shea Homes last year, claiming that Shea agreed in 2006 to have a functional station constructed in the area by the time 600 homes were built in the Summer Lakes development near East Cypress and Bethel Island roads but failed to do so.

Fire Chief Brian Helmick said in a press release that the agreement sets out the minimum requirements, size and features of the new station and engine, but the city and district plan to work cooperatively on more specific and detailed plans and timelines.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2017

Bondsville Fire Truck In Palmer Awarded First Prize For Holiday Lighting Decorations

Bondsville was awarded the William J. Flannery Memorial Cup for Best Lighted Fire Truck during the Spencer Parade of Lights Dec. 2, the department said in a statement.

"The Bondsville Fire Department would like to thank all of the members of the Spencer Celebration Committee and Spencer Fire Department," the statement said.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2017

Report: “One Fire Truck Guarded Every Three Houses” in Wealthy Los Angeles Neighborhood Last Night

More than 350 firefighters, 52 engines and six fixed-wing aircraft are working to contain Skirball, according to the Los Angeles Times. That’s around 20 percent of the total number of fire engines operated by the Los Angeles county and city fire departments, though it’s unclear what percentage it is of all resources being diverted to the fire, including from outside sources.
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Posted: Dec 8, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Mini Pumper

Lewistown Fire Protection District mini pumper. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; Ford Power Stroke 6.7-liter V8 300-hp engine; Warn stainless steel brush guard; Pro Poly 300-gallon polypropylene tank.

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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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