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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: Jul 7, 2017

Huntsville's 1927 Fire Engine Demonstrates It Can Still Pump It Up at 90

In 1927 Huntsville took possession of its new Ahrens-Fox pumper engine. It was the best fire engine money could buy at the time at a cost of $12,500. It was manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio and was shipped June 29, 1927...

The fire engine was retired from active service in 1954 but kept on as a reserve engine.  It's last know use as a pumper was during the Huntsville flood of March 1973 when it was used to pump water out of the Huntsville Utilities building for two days. 


In 1999 the fire engine took part in it's first modern day Huntsville parade.  It has since been restored and continues to take part in Huntsville's parades and today demonstrated that it still has what it takes to be a pumper engine. 


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Posted: Jul 7, 2017

Gary Sinise Foundation Donates ATV to Small NC Fire Department

A good deed will help a Cumberland County volunteer fire department keep the community safe. Want more ABC11 Together stories? Get the ABC11 News App The Gary Sinise Foundation presented the Gray's Creek Volunteer Fire Department with a new firefighting ATV. Firefighters at the department say that in a lot of emergencies, smaller is better.
The foundation gave this $28,000 ATV, completely outfitted with fire and rescue equipment, to the volunteer department.

It can carry 50 feet of hose, 75 gallons of water, along with foam and rescue equipment, and can go anywhere from woods and fields to highways.

In southeastern Cumberland County, that's a big plus.
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Posted: Jul 7, 2017

Fire Trucks Market Size & Share to See Modest Growth Through 2024

Zion Market Research, the market research group announced the analysis report titled 'Fire Trucks Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2016-2024' Global Fire Trucks Market: Overview Fire trucks are vehicles designed for firefighting operations. They are also used for other applications such as emergency medical purposes and rescue purposes by the fire and safety companies.
The fire trucks market is a growing market owing to acceptance of new and advanced technology, product innovation, and use of advanced digital tools and modern electronics which will help to enhance the efficiency, quality, and capability of the fire truck. Increasing availability of municipal budgets from governments which aids in the development of the fire and safety departments is also fuelling the growth of the fire trucks market. 
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Posted: Jul 7, 2017

Ring the Bell

FLORENCE, Wis. - After almost a century, Florence's antique fire truck was showing its age. The community realized "the truck needed some tender love and care" after it was brought out when Florence hosted the U.P. Firemen's Tournament for the first time in 2009, said Debbie DeMuri secretary/treasurer of the Florence County Historical Society.

It’s taken a few years, but the historical society, along with the Town of Florence and Florence Volunteer Fire Department, will show off the newly restored 1917-1918 fire truck at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Encore on Central in Florence.


The town acquired the Ford truck in 1917. But as it was replaced by more modern models, the 1917 truck went into storage.


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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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