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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: Mar 30, 2017

Richmond (VA) Fire Department Celebrates New Truck

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Richmond Fire Department Station 10 celebrated adding a new truck to their fleet of engines on Wednesday. The department invited the community to a housing ceremony, a tradition that dates back to the 1800's. Officials said including the community embodies the connection between firefighters and the citizens they serve.
Officials said including the community embodies the connection between firefighters and the citizens they serve.
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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Elmhurst (IL) Moves Toward Adding Rapid Response Unit for Medical Calls

The best way to fill what Elmhurst officials see as a small gap in the city's medical emergency response ability is to contract for one additional certified paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a City Council committee agreed Thursday.

The department's chief said the city could add a rapid response vehicle and one paramedic on a 24-hour shift for about $165,000 a year.



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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Britt (Ontario, Canada) Fire Department Receives New Pumper

PARRY SOUND - Ryan Barager had an exciting visit with his grandparents in Britt over March Break as he got a glimpse of the new equipment at the fire department.
The new pumper was manufactured by Fort Garry Fire Trucks on a 2017 Freightliner with crew capacity of five firefighters and pumping capacity of 1,250 gpm. The Department will also receive new self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Posted: Mar 30, 2017

Hillsborough (FL) Needs 25 New Fire Stations, Not Meeting Response Goals

TAMPA - Hillsborough County needs 25 new fire stations in the next 25 years to keep up with the thousands of people moving here each year, Fire Rescue Chief Dennis Jones told county commissioners Wednesday.
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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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