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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 2, 2017

New Fire Apparatus for Blackman-Leoni Township (MI)

Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety could very well have the newest and "coolest" firetrucks in all of Jackson County. The two 2,500-gallon built-from-scratch Rosenbauer pumper tanker trucks have been in service for two months, and have been a wonder to work with, said Blackman-Leoni Public Safety Director Mike Jester.
"These new trucks are absolutely fantastic," Jester said. "With how long they're expected to be in service, many of the guys here will retire before or alongside these beauties."

The trucks were expected to be in service earlier, but due to manufacturing recalls and minor issues, they needed to be worked on a little longer than expected before they were ready to hit the streets.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2017

Missouri Fire Departments Moving Forward to Replace Fire Apparatus, Share Costs of Potential Fire Station Upgrades

Signaling a continued transition to dual ownership of its shared equipment, the City of Memphis and the Scotland County Rural Fire Protection Corporation recently reached an agreement in principal to split the purchase price of a fire truck to replace the city's truck that was destroyed in a traffic accident this summer.
Representatives of the City Council met with the governing board of the rural fire department as well as volunteer firemen on July 19th at the fire station to discuss plans to replace the 1974 Chevy C-65 truck while also laying the groundwork for continued cooperation for future projects, including the possibility of remodeling, expanding or replacing the fire station.

City representatives indicated that insurance coverage on the destroyed fire truck recouped roughly $20,000. The municipal fire department fund is financed in large part through personal property taxes in the city. Combined with special financial institution and utilities taxes, the average annual revenue for the fire department fund is roughly $25,000.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2017

Video: Charlotte (NC) Fire Department Hand and Steam Pumper Demonstration

The Charlotte (NC) Fire Department recently demonstrated two of its antique fire apparatus: a hand pumper and a steam pumper. 

For more information on steam pumper, visit: Firefighters, Engineers Get Antique Charlotte (NC) Fire Engine to Pass Modern Safety Standards

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Posted: Aug 2, 2017

Compartment Corner: North Greece (NY) Fire District Engine 3

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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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