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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: Oct 30, 2017

Ud Student Run Over By Fire Truck Sues City Of Dayton

On Oct. 22, 2015, then-18-year-old Quinton Kane was riding his bicycle in a bike lane near the United Dairy Farmers on Brown Street when he was struck by a Dayton Fire emergency vehicle, according to a lawsuit filed this month.

The fire engine, which was on a non-emergency run, was turning into UDF’s parking lot and did not yield, hitting Kane, running him and his bicycle over and trapping him under the vehicle

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Posted: Oct 30, 2017

Penn Hills Fire Truck Crashes Into Private Vehicle, One Hospitalized

The fire truck from Penn Hills Station No. 5 was on its way to a call for downed wires, Chief Burton said. The emergency lights and siren were on as the truck entered the intersection. 

The fire truck T-boned the woman’s vehicle and struck the passenger side, he said. The woman was alone in the car. No firefighters were injured.

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Posted: Oct 30, 2017

New Elkhart Fire Truck Dedicated Sunday

ELKHART — The Elkhart Fire Department dedicated their brand new fire truck Sunday afternoon during a brief ceremony.

After the ceremony, crew members pushed the rig into the station as bagpipes played.

 

The Assistant Fire Chief says this new rig will be particularly helpful serving the north side of town.

"Having a 75-foot ladder truck on the north side of town like this, with all the hotels and all of the new business is coming in and Elkhart, it's definitely going to help with the larger structures that we have. That's why we definitely wanted a ladder truck on the side of town," said Steve Kamp, Elkhart Fire Department assistant chief

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Posted: Oct 30, 2017

First Five Honeywell DuPont Scholarship Recipients Announced for FDIC International 2018

First recipiens of Honeywell Dupont FDIC International 2018 scholarships

The first five recipients of the Honeywell Dupont FDIC Scholarships have been arrounded. Congratulations to the above firefighters for receiving these scholarships to North America's premier fire training conference.

The Honeywell DuPont 2018 FDIC Scholarship gives recipients the exceptional opportunity to enhance their industry knowledge and leadership abilities while positively impacting their fire departments' capacities to save lives.

There are 15 more scholarships available. Want to apply, or know a deserving firefighter who should be nominated? It's simple and fast to apply. Just go to www.honeywelldupontfdicscholarship.com.

On a recent Fire Engineering Talk Radio show, Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan spoke with three recipients of the scholarships in previous years. CLICK HERE to listen to this podcast.

More info on attending FDIC International 2018 at www.fdic.com.

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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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