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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 24, 2017

Tax Rise to Help North Little Rock Fire Stations

Editor's note: This is the second story in a series detailing North Little Rock's plans for funding from a proposed 1 percentage-point city sales tax increase. Today's focus is the one-half percent, five-year portion of the tax that would include fire station improvements.

When Fire Station No. 6 was built in 1964 in North Little Rock's Levy area, it received an award as one of the "latest, greatest" stations, Fire Chief Gerald Tucker recalled.


Today, added wiring runs along walls or is bunched up inside of a closet, the floor is cracking beneath its fire engine, concrete blocks are buckling on walls and there are leaks all around, Tucker said during a tour of the station at 3500 Camp Robinson Road.


"Fifty-three years ago, they didn't put electrical outlets everywhere," Tucker said of the wiring issue. "All of these beams [above the fire engine bay] are cracking. There are three roof leaks in the station. We've had issues with concrete blocks just breaking."


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Posted: Jul 24, 2017

Town Interviews Consultants for Fire Station 2 Renovations

WILTON - After more than a year and half of preparation, the Fire Station 2 Building Committee is nearing one of their most important decisions yet - selecting an architectural firm to devise a plan to renovate the North Wilton fire station.

The challenges facing the architectural candidates are numerous, committee chairman Richard McCarty said during the interviews. The firm selected will be charged with remedying a host of problems plaguing the 60-plus-year-old facility, and doing so within the estimated budget of around $1 million.


 

The outdated building requires raised overhead garage doors to accommodate fire equipment from both Wilton and other nearby departments, renovated living arrangements (from restroom and kitchen upgrades to improved sleeping quarters) and upgraded mechanical and electrical infrastructure.


Though commissioners repeatedly acknowledged that it was unlikely all these renovations were possible with their budget, they were looking for a firm that offered the best value for every dollar spent.


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Posted: Jul 24, 2017

Grant Will Help Buy New Fire Truck in Taylor

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District) announced that the Taylor Fire Department will receive a $318,182 vehicle acquisition grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The grant will allow Taylor to continue to update and improve its fire department fleet.

The grant will allow Taylor to continue to update and improve its fire department fleet.

“We are very happy to receive this AFG grant and thankful for Rep. Dingell’s efforts in this area,” said Mayor Rick Sollars. “We are constantly looking at options to make our fire department fleet better.”

The grant will be used to purchase a new pumper truck, with the city matching 10 percent of the funds. CIty Council still has to approve the grant and matching money.

Fire Chief Stephen Portis and Deputy Chief Stan Pochron worked on the AFG grant application with the City’s administration.

An ever-improving financial condition has allowed department to replace its entire Fire Department fleet over a four-year period, something that the mayor said he never thought possible when he took office in 2013.

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Posted: Jul 24, 2017

Fire Truck Crash in Mariposa County Injures One

UPDATE: Selma Fire Chief Mike Kain said Captain Jeremy Owens is doing well and is in good spirits.Cpt. Owens is home resting under the care of his parents. His wife is returning from a mission trip to Mexico.Chief Kain said the truck was driving back to th
The truck was driving back to the incident base on a tight, winding road when it hit a tree stump, lost control and ended up in a field.

One firefighter was injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital.


 
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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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