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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 12, 2017

Automatic CPR Machines Donated to Racine County (WI) Fire Departments

BURLINGTON - Six western Racine County fire and rescue agencies received automatic CPR device donations Wednesday. The devices were provided by the Memorial Hospital of Burlington Community Foundation. The Lund University Cardiac Arrest System, or LUCAS, helps take the load off first responders in cardiac arrest scenarios by performing 102 chest compressions per minute.
The Lund University Cardiac Arrest System, or LUCAS, helps take the load off first responders in cardiac arrest scenarios by performing 102 chest compressions per minute. The foundation donated one LUCAS system each to the Burlington Rescue Squad, Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department, Waterford Fire Department, Wind Lake Fire Company, Raymond Fire Department and Tichigan Fire Company. Presenters also taught EMTs how to use the device.
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Posted: Jun 12, 2017

Huston Twp. (PA) Passes Fire Department Ordinance

PENFIELD - Huston Township supervisors passed an ordinance recently for the Penfield Vol. Fire Co. to bill insurance companies. The ordinance authorizes "the Penfield Fire Company to obtain reimbursement for the cost of materials expended and services rendered in fighting fires and rendering emergency and emergency rescue services."

The ordinance authorizes “the Penfield Fire Company to obtain reimbursement for the cost of materials expended and services rendered in fighting fires and rendering emergency and emergency rescue services.”


The ordinance reads, “in order to ensure the continued viability of the Penfield Fire Company and to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare, an ordinance must be adopted to authorize the fire company to collect money from the insurance providers of those who receive fire fighting, rescue and emergency services.”


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Posted: Jun 12, 2017

Franklin Lakes (NJ) to Unveil Two New Fire Trucks

CLOSE The trucks are expected to help get personnel and equipment to fires more efficiently. FRANKLIN LAKES - Getting more personnel and equipment to a fire more efficiently is the goal with the borough's two newest fire trucks.

The trucks, which will be on display during a "wetdown" celebration Saturday, include a 600-gallon Pierce Arrow XT pumper and a companion 3,500-gallon Arrow XT tanker truck.


The trucks represent one of the borough’s largest capital costs at $1.3 million. They also represent an investment in resident safety, since half the town functions on wells and does not have hydrants.


“We need to be able to bring 4,000 gallons of water to the scene of a fire to keep our ISO rating,” said Fire Chief Ryan Dodd, referring to the nationwide Insurance Services Office that sets rates for homes and businesses based in part on a municipality’s fire department capabilities.


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Posted: Jun 12, 2017

Mesa (AZ) Fire Truck Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash

MESA, AZ - A Mesa fire engine was involved in a chain-reaction crash with another vehicle on Friday morning. Officials say the fire truck was turning into the fire station near McKellips and Higley roads when two separate cars collided. One of the vehicles pulling a trailer spun around and hit the fire engine.

Officials say the fire truck was turning into the fire station near McKellips and Higley roads when two separate cars collided. One of the vehicles pulling a trailer spun around and hit the fire engine. 


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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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