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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 19, 2022

Derby (KS) City Council Approves Fire Truck, Radio Purchases

At its December 13 meeting, the Derby City Council approved a resolution authorizing bond financing to purchase a replacement fire engine for Derby Fire & Rescue in January 2023, DerbyInformer.com reported.

Pierce was selected as the manufacturer for the new engine, to be built at a cost of $864,087, the report said.

The council also authorized the purchase of emergency radios for the fire department at the same meeting.

A city official noted the radios are part of the final round of purchases to bring local departments in compliance with Sedgwick County as it phases into new emergency radio technology. All agencies in the county are making the switch to phase two compliant radios, the report said.

While Sedgwick County’s purchasing contract expired, Derby was able to utilize Johnson County to purchase the new radios at a total cost of $555,519, according to the report.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Roseville (MI) Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Ambulance

The Roseville Fire Department announced on Facebook last month that it took delivery of a brand new ambulance, the post said.

“We will be taking delivery of two additional ambulances in late January, and will have three new ambulances in service for our residents. These ambulances will be replacing our current ambulances that have over 200,000 miles on them,” according to the post.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Park Hills (MO) Gets New Fire Truck

The Park Hills Fire Department is preparing a new fire truck for service after the custom-built emergency vehicle was delivered to the fire station earlier this month, DailyJournalOnline.com reported. The department hopes to have the new apparatus on the road responding to calls as soon as mid-January.

The heavy-duty emergency vehicle will be used primarily as its EMS response unit. Classified as a mini-pumper, the custom apparatus was built on a 2022 International CV Series truck chassis and designed by the department to meet specific needs.

The Park Hills City Council approved the fire truck purchase in September, accepting a bid from Deep South Fire Trucks Inc. to supply the truck for $255,983, the report said.

For fighting fires, the truck holds about 450 gallons of water, and its powerful pump can move 750 gallons of water per minute with external pump panel controls providing practical street access to the engineer operating the system on the scene, according to the report.

Some other notable features of the unit include a rear-facing camera with infrared capabilities and a 7-inch monitor, a 12,000-pound-capacity winch that can be easily fastened to each of the truck’s four sides for winching in all directions, specialty rear seats that accommodate the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) oxygen tanks worn on the backs of the firefighters, polished aluminum diamond plate running boards, bright LED lighting, and plenty of waterproof storage compartments for rescue equipment and other tools, the report said.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Roseville (MI) Fire Department Auctioning Off 1997 Sutphen Fire Truck

The Roseville Fire Department is auctioning off a 1997 Sutphen Engine Pumper Fire Truck, Fox2Detroit.com reported. Proceeds from the sale will help buy new fire suits, new hoses, and other equipment, the report said.

This truck runs, has 156,054, and has a Detroit Diesel 11.1L engine and Hale pump, according to the report.

Michigan residents can bid on the truck online through December 28. As of Monday, the price is $3,000, the report said.

Bid here.

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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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