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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 26, 2017

Volunteer Fire Department Welcomes New Fire Engine

Agriculture Center Volunteer Fire Department welcomed its seventh fire apparatus on Sunday afternoon with the traditional wetdown ceremony used by fire departments across the country.During a wetdown ceremony, fire departments help another department welcome a new engine by hosing it down, and then everyone helps dry it off.

Talk of a new engine has been in the works since 2014. For years, volunteer firefighters with the department shopped around to make sure they purchased the perfect truck for their needs.


Finally, fire engine 610 was purchased from Anchor Richey in Hickory for $450,000. Kanupp said taxpayer money paid for the truck, which replaced a much older engine they sold to a needier fire department.


The volunteer fire department covers 31 square miles and spans into several local towns. There are currently 42 volunteer members who make up the fire department.


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Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Fire Truck Involved in Wreck While Heading to Newark Fire

NEWARK -- Three firefighters and four civilians were sent to the hospital after a Newark Fire Division rescue truck that was responding to a blaze collided with a car in the city's North Ward Saturday, officials said.

Newark's Rescue 1 truck was heading to a fire on Mount Prospect Avenue, near Montclair Avenue, when it crashed at Orange Street and Clinton Avenue, according to city Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, who said the incident was under investigation.


None of the injuries were considered serious, police said. Several people involved in the crash complained of pains.


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Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Community Welcomes New Fire Station to Fairfield

The past week's heat wave is a reminder that we are entering peak fire season in Northern California. July is typically the month when Fairfield's exceptional fire service professionals tackle their busiest period for service calls. And if a service call happens to be for the Cordelia area of Fairfi

“The new Station 35 has increased security, which is important in any government building, as well as a climate-controlled workout area, which is an improvement to the overall safety of the firefighters. The apparatus bay was designed and built large enough for a type 1 Engine for responding to structure fires, vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies as well as a type 3 engine for responding to wildland fires in the vast wildland urban interface areas of the district. The interior of the station was designed to accommodate a 4-person crew comprised of a Captain, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic, and a Reserve Firefighter,” Velasquez noted.


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Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Fire Station in Bath County Adds Apartments for Displaced Families

In Bath County, the Millboro Volunteer Fire Station has expanded. The facility now includes the nation's first burn out apartment for families that are displaced due to an emergency. A ceremony was held today to dedicate the addition which will also house a new fire truck.

"Anybody in Bath County, that loses their house to a fire or a natural disaster, We're able to let them live here for a month or so until they can make arrangements with their insurance company or get other housing," said Jeff Grimm, building chair.


Total cost of the work was 214,000 dollars and it was all community donated.


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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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