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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 10, 2022

Dallas (TX) Fire Engine Lands in Ditch Responding to Four-Alarm Shopping Center Fire

Dallas Fire-Rescue battled a three-alarm fire at a shopping center Friday morning, and a fire engine went off the road in responding to it.

The call to the commercial building in the 11000 block of Harry Hines Boulevard came in at about 7 a.m. and quckly escalated to three alarms, WFAA reported.

The first responding crews found a large fire under way and called for more resources, eventually sounding four alarms.

The fire truck accident happened at Joe Field Road and Reeder Road.

No injuries have been reported in the incident.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Hannibal (MO) Fire Department Awarded $8K Grant

The Hannibal (MO) Fire Department was awarded $8,726 and will use it to buy some new gear, wgem.com reported.

The fire department applied for a grant through the Missouri Department of Public Safety for technical rescue equipment, the report said.

A fire official said they will use that money to purchase harnesses, rope, rope rescue hardware, helmets and stretchers, according to the report.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Anniston (AL) City Council OKs $1.3M for Two Fire Engines

The Anniston (AL) City Council voted Tuesday night to replace two aging fire trucks, The Anniston Star reported.

The council passed a resolution authorizing $1,318,000 to purchase two heavy-duty pumper fire engines for the Anniston Fire Department, according to the report. The two Sutphen heavy-duty custom pumpers will be purchased from Williams Fire Apparatus, as a part of the competitive bidding process utilized by the H-GAC purchasing cooperative, the report said.

The fire engines will be purchased with Rescue Act funds along with the fire tax revenue, a city official said.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Alameda (CA) Fire Department Orders New Catamaran Fire Boat

California boat builder Moose Boats announced it has been awarded a new contract from Alameda City Fire Department for the construction of an M2–38 Catamaran fire boat, MarineLink.com reported.

The M2 – 38 aluminum catamaran will be powered by twin Cummins QSB6.7L 480HP turbo diesel engines coupled to twin Hamilton HJX29 water-jets, the report said. Darley pumps will provide 5,000GPM of water through two 5” discharges, two 4” discharges, eight 2.5” discharges and four monitors.

The fire boat will allow for deployment of fire attack hose lines in addition to supplemental water supply for land-based operations, the report said. Additionally, the new Moose Fire Boat will provide for enhanced dive and water rescue operations with an integrated dive/recovery platform for the AFD Dive Team, according to the report. The catamaran also has a draft of under 24”, which gives it the ability to operate in the shallow waters that surround Alameda.

The Alameda Fire Department serves the city of Alameda, where a majority of the city is an island within the San Francisco Bay accessible only by multiple bridges and the Posey & Webster Tubes, the report said. 

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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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