Washington Fire Chiefs > Sections

HomeExpand
- WFCExpoExpand
MembersExpand
- Fire Service DirectoryExpand
  - Associate MembersExpand
  - County Fire Chiefs AssociationExpand
- NPPGOV Member ProgramExpand
- IAFC ForumExpand
About UsExpand
- WFC BoardExpand
- MembershipExpand
  - Department MembershipExpand
  - Affiliate MembershipExpand
  - Bugle MembershipExpand
- Contact UsExpand
NewsExpand
CalendarExpand
ResourcesExpand
- Legislative ResourcesExpand
- Job AnnouncementsExpand
- Classified AdsExpand
- EVIP InformationExpand
- WFC BookstoreExpand
- LODD ResourcesExpand
- Memorial WallExpand
- Safety CalendarExpand
- LinksExpand
- Volunteer ResourcesExpand
- Timeloss ResourcesExpand
- RFA Implementation GuideExpand
- COVID-19 ResourcesExpand
- WFC MagazineExpand
DocumentsExpand
- Association DocumentsExpand
  - Bylaws & PoliciesExpand
  - FormsExpand
  - Position PapersExpand
  - Minutes & Board BooksExpand
- Chief DocumentsExpand
  - State Chiefs RatesExpand
  - GEMT DocumentsExpand
  - NFIRS Annual ReportsExpand
  - Model PoliciesExpand
  - Training DocumentsExpand
- Legislative DocumentsExpand
- Event PresentationsExpand
- EMS Section DocumentsExpand
- Fire Administrative Support Section DocumentsExpand
- Fire Mechanics Section DocumentsExpand
- Fire Training Safety and Officers Section DocumentsExpand
- Public Fire Educators Section DocumentsExpand
SectionsExpand
- Emergency Medical ServicesExpand
- Fire Administrative SupportExpand
  - DocumentsExpand
  - Discussion Forum & RFI'sExpand
  - Member DirectoryExpand
  - MerchandiseExpand
  - Photo GalleryExpand
- Fire MechanicsExpand
  - Photo GalleryExpand
  - Training & TestingExpand
  - EVT Discussion ForumExpand
  - ScholarshipExpand
  - Award NominationExpand
- Fire Training Safety and OfficersExpand
  - Firefighter ProgramExpand
  - ScholarshipExpand
  - Photo GalleryExpand
- Public Fire EducatorsExpand
- HazMat CommitteeExpand
County Fire ChiefsExpand
- King County Fire Chiefs AssociationExpand
- Pierce County Fire Chiefs AssociationExpand
- Snohomish County Fire Chiefs AssociationExpand
- Thurston County Fire Chiefs AssociationExpand
FRWCExpand
WSAFMExpand

Welcome

The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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

Luana (IA) Struggling to Raise Money for a New Fire Station

Posted: Mar 27, 2017

Luana (IA) Struggling to Raise Money for a New Fire Station

It's no secret, small town cities struggle to get funding for infrastructure. That includes some places across eastern Iowa. The town of Luana, which is in Clayton County, has been struggling to raise money to replace its antiquated fire station.

The walls there move, and have cracks in them, they have to store their equipment in one of their trucks because they don't have enough room, and the bathroom is also where they keep their refrigerator and washer.

Fire at Lake Arrowhead (TX) VFD's Station Damages 3 Trucks

A Fire Saturday evening at the Lake Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department's fire station damaged three trucks.

There were no injuries, and a total amount of damage is not known at this time.

Video: Operations at Chicago (IL) Tractor Trailer Accident

Photographer Steve Redick captured this video at a tractor trailer accident in Chicago, Illinois.

From Redick, "Took in an unusual response yesterday...outbound JFK expressway at Kimball. A semi truck struck the retaining wall and went over the side on an elevated portion of the roadway. The cab detached from the frame (which remained dangling over the lower roadway) and fell to the street below. The driver was reported as being pinned, and both portions of the wreckage were reported on fire. The driver was already removed and en route to the hospital when I arrived but reportedly was not pinned but, as you might imagine, seriously injured. I observed some of the recovery operations usingthe large IDOT wrecker as well as a bit of the contractor Lin Mar wrecker operations. A hazmat response was also used because of leaking fuel and fluids on both the upper and lower portions of the incident."

More images are available at: https://ksc711.smugmug.com/Chicago-FD-Incidents-and-Rigs/Special-Duty-OB-JFK-at-Kimball/

261
0
Article rating: No rating

Driver Seriously Hurt After Tractor-Trailer Crash on Kennedy Expressway

Posted: Mar 27, 2017

Driver Seriously Hurt After Tractor-Trailer Crash on Kennedy Expressway

At least two lanes of the outbound Kennedy are closed as a tractor trailer crashed at Kimball, state police said.

The single-vehicle accident involved a tractor trailer. As a result of the accident, the cab of the tractor trailer separated from the trailer, went over a barrier, and landed on the road below.