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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 4, 2017

Harker Heights: Central Fire Station Undergoes $4 Million Renovation

The Harker Heights Central Fire Station is getting a $4 million face lift. Harker Heights Fire Chief Paul Sims said construction started in June, and is scheduled to be complete in March of 2018. This is the first major re-model for the Harker Heights Fire Department, which is nearly 32 years old, Sims said.

This is the first major re-model for the Harker Heights Fire Department, which is nearly 32 years old, Sims said.


The renovations include adding onto the existing building to create a separate space for administration offices.


The current structure will continue to hold the firetrucks and EMS vehicles, Sims said.


It is also being re-modeled to hold private rooms, bathrooms and common spaces for the firefighters.


"This is their home for a third of their life, each and every shift, and when you take that into account, they need to have the space to do what they need to do, just as if they were at home, but be in a ready state of response,” Sims said.


Toward the back of the property, a separate building is being constructed into a gym and training facility for both firefighters and all city employees as well.


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Posted: Aug 4, 2017

Car on Fire Hydrant After Crash with Hamilton Fire Truck | Hamilton

The Great American Eclipse will be visible across the country on August 21. In the Miami Valley, the solar eclipse will begin shortly after 1 p.m. Aug. 21. It will take the moon almost three hours to cross the face of the sun, from one side to the other.

One firefighter and a woman in a car were taken to a hospital as a precaution following a collision between a Hamilton Fire Department engine and a car.


There was a small amount of damage to the right front bumper of the fire truck. The impact forced the car to land atop a fire hydrant.


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Posted: Aug 4, 2017

Riga Fire Department Gets a New Pumper-Tanker

RIGA TWP. - The waiting was the toughest part of Wednesday afternoon for the Riga Township Fire Department. However, each firefighter said it was all worth it when that red fire truck came down Riga Highway toward the station, becoming the new truck in the department's fleet.

“This is big for us and it will be a great addition,” Riga Township fire chief Mike Norman said when the new 3,000-gallon pumper/tanker truck was parked in front of the station.

The truck cost $277,000 and was made possible by the voter-approved fire equipment millage. It replaces an engine that was 25 years old.

Norman said the truck gives the department more capabilities for a variety of situations. He said one of the biggest advantages is the amount of water it can bring to the scene of a fire. Being a pumper/tanker allows it to carry a lot of water, but it also the ability to pump out a lot — 1,500 gallons per minute.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2017

White Lake Purchases New Pumper Truck for Volunteer Fire Department

The White Lake Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a 2006 mini-pumper truck to add to its fleet. The truck will service the Village of White Lake, Town of Evergreen and provide mutual aid to the Town of Wolf River. The truck was purchased from the First Hose Company of Boonsboro, Maryland.

The White Lake Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a 2006 mini-pumper truck to add to its fleet. The truck will service the Village of White Lake, Town of Evergreen and provide mutual aid to the Town of Wolf River.


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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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