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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 9, 2022

Graham VFD in KY Receives New Equipment with $120K Grant

The Graham Volunteer Fire Department in Muhlenberg County (KY) recently received some new equipment using funds from a $120,000 grant.

Fire officials in a Facebook post said they received 16 self-contained breathing apparatus, 32 bottles and 24 masks on Wednesday.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022

New $15M Grand Blanc Township (MI) Fire Station, Public Works Project Moving Ahead

After a long stall during the pandemic, plans for a new Grand Blanc Township Fire Station No. 1 and Department of Public Services facility are back on track and progressing at a good pace, The Davison Index reported.

If the project continues as planned, the township could break ground on the 60,000-square-foot structure by August, and cut the ribbon to open by November 2024, the report said.

The building – which will be two buildings connected with a common room – will be located on the former Playland Park property on Dort Highway. The property measures about five acres, according to the report.

The fire station will accommodate four fire engines and all of the other requisite equipment. All four bays will be pull-throughs with quick access to Dort Highway, according to the report.

The estimated cost for the project is $15 million, a city official said. The township will use some American Rescue Plan Act funds and some water and sewer fund revenues, and will issue bonds for whatever costs those two funding sources don’t cover, the city official said.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Plans for Pleasant Prairie (WI) Fire Station No. 3 Near Completion

The village plan commission approved site and operational plans for Fire Station No. 3 in Prairie Springs Park, 10165 Terwall Terrace, during Monday’s meeting, KenoshaNews.com reported.

The project will move to the village board for contract approval in January. The proposed plans place the new station at the northeast corner of Wis. Highway 165 and Terwall Terrace, the report said. Construction will start in the spring 2023 and be completed in 2024.

Fire Station No. 3 will become the new headquarters for the department, supporting stations No. 1 and No. 2 by aiding in responses to concurrent calls for service, a fire official said.

The 21,350-square-foot building will be comprised of offices, eight dorm rooms, a drive-thru four-door apparatus bay, a day room and a training or conference room, the report said.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Ottawa (IL) Adds Fire Truck, Ambulances to Order It’s Waiting for

With fire apparatus orders taking two or more years to complete, Ottawa City Hall decided to get ahead of the need and is ordering a new fire truck and two ambulances, 1430wcmy.com reported.

The city’s still waiting for a tower truck the fire department ordered in January, the report said.

To try to make sure the city can replace other vehicles when it needs to, Ottawa’s city council Wednesday approved around $1.6 million in purchases to be completed possibly as late as 2026, the report said. A city official said the two ambulances, which cost $348,181 each, would arrive at different times: 2024 and 2025.

The fire truck could take three-and-a-half years. Its cost is $948,000, the report said.

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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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