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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 14, 2017

New Fire Apparatus Dedicated In Bridgehampton (NY)

Fire departments from Southampton, Sag Harbor and Springs brought their ladder trucks to Bridgehampton on Sunday for the official "wet down" of several new vehicles added to the Bridgehampton Fire Department fleet.
Added to the fleet were the Bridgehampton department’s first ladder truck, a 77-foot quint that holds 750 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam. It is known as 7-2-1.

Also added were two new ambulances, a new first responder vehicle for the department’s paid paramedic program and a new chief’s vehicle.

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Posted: Aug 14, 2017

CAL FIRE Awards $10 Million Fire Truck Contract to Boise Mobile Equipment

Sacramento, CA -  The State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, best known as CAL FIRE, has awarded roughly $10 million to Boise Mobile Equipment (BME) for production of over thirty Type-III wildland firefighting apparatuses. “Tag-on” opportunities are available to California fire departments, which allow them to save time, money and effort in purchasing fire equipment and machinery. 

“Tagging-on” is a common method used by fire departments during the purchasing process. Rather than undergo the traditional bidding process, which can often take up to a year, fire departments are able to “tag-on” to another department’s purchase order, allowing them to add their own purchases to the existing order. By tagging on to BME’s purchase order, fire departments are able to get their fire apparatus in a fast, efficient and cost-effective way. 

Boise Mobile Equipment is a fire truck manufacturer located in Boise, Idaho who has been servicing the nation’s fire, police, and emergency response professionals since 1990. BME fire apparatuses are manufactured to perform in rough terrain and extreme firefighting conditions.   BME is dedicated to providing departments with custom design options, superior craftsmanship, and rugged durability. BME offers various types of emergency vehicles including pumpers, tenders, rescues, Wildland Type 3’s, 4’s and 6’s, and a variety of command vehicles. In addition, BME provides equipment and services to law enforcement with its command vehicles, complete up-fitting, and K-9 units.

Aside from its work with CAL FIRE, BME has manufactured fire apparatus for the US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS) and multiple municipal and county fire departments throughout the United States.

For more information on Boise Mobile Equipment and its fire apparatuses, visit bmefire.com

If your department is interested in tagging on, contact sales@bmefire.com or call 800-445-8342 to be connected with a factory sales representative.

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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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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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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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