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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: Jun 30, 2017

Cherokee to Pay $225K for New Fire Station Site

Cherokee County is paying $225,000 to acquire 10.88 acres near Canton for a new fire station. The county board of commissioners voted to approve the site acquisition, at 1467 Reinhardt College Parkway, contingent on a satisfactory completion of a title search and survey. An environmental assessment found no recognized environmental conditions with the land.

Cherokee County is paying $225,000 to acquire 10.88 acres near Canton for a new fire station.


The county board of commissioners voted to approve the site acquisition, at 1467 Reinhardt College Parkway, contingent on a satisfactory completion of a title search and survey. An environmental assessment found no recognized environmental conditions with the land.


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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

Local Fire Station in Dire Need of Repairs

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - For more than 60 years, the Wagstaff Circle Volunteer Fire Department has served the community in northern Chesterfield. But now, the firehouse needs help from the people it protects. "We help the community and now we're hoping they can help us in return," says Fire Captain Matt Glasser.
Chesterfield Fire and EMS provides the firehouse with equipment and pays the building’s utilities, but the volunteers are in charge of upkeep. So firefighters just created a Go Fund Me account to raise $50,000 for a multitude of projects.
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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

Protect Fire and Rescue Equipment from Water Damage

 

Fire and rescue responders rely on their vehicles and equipment to work flawlessly in emergencies. For first responders, Force5 Fire & Rescue works as a corrosion inhibiter, lubricant, and cleaner to keep vehicles and essential gear in good working order.

Force5 Fire & Rescue corrosion inhibitor penetrates into metal parts to prevent rust and corrosion while forming a bond that repels water and other contaminants. This helps to ensure the proper function of equipment while prolonging usable life.

Modern fire apparatus rely on electronics for various functions such as maintaining water pressure in hoses and controlling pump speed. Yet these controllers can also be susceptible to corrosion because of exposure to water, humidity, and condensation. Such exposure can lead to failure of critical vehicle equipment including pump controls, engines, fittings, valves, switches, lighting, and electrical gear if not properly maintained.

The Force 5 Fire & Rescue works well when applied to electronics, including wiring, switches, circuit boards, electrical gear, battery terminals as well as other electronic circuitry and connections to prevent corrosion and electrolysis. Because of its strong dielectric properties, it can restore optimum electrical connection as well.

The corrosion and electrolysis inhibitor can also be used on portable lights, power tools, generators and inverters.

Since Force5 Fire & Rescue is also a lubricant and cleaner, it can be used to remove dirt, grime, grease, and even existing rust on metal parts and fasteners.  

The deep penetrating lubricant makes even hydrants with rusty threads easy to use as well. Coating a hydrant cap with it during testing or maintenance can also help ice fall off the cap more easily, simplifying hydrant access in cold weather locations.

For more information, visit www.force5products.com.

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Posted: Jun 30, 2017

Video: Danville (VA) Fire Department Headquarters Design Project

This project involved the fire station headquarters for the Danville (VA) Fire Department. The project site included one and a half city blocks that contained vacant buildings and two exposed stream channels. As work on teh site began, crews discovered cobblestones hidden below the asphalt and incorporated them into teh design. In this short video, Ken Newell, principal, Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, describes the project.

For more information on this station, visit: http://fire-station.com/portfolio/danville-fire/?type_from=featured

Watch the video below:

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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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