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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.

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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Detroit (MI) Firetruck Targeted in Paintball Attack

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A photo shows a Detroit fire engine covered in pink paint. The Detroit Fire Department said as firefighters were leaving an emergency, their truck was targeted by someone firing a paintball gun. It happened June 24 on Minden Street, near where the first paintball shooting took place.


 
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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Brockway Volunteer Hose Co. Dedicates Trucks

BROCKWAY - As Brockway gets ready to celebrate the annual tradition of the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, another, less-frequent tradition took place at a small ceremony at Brockway Volunteer Hose Company Sunday evening. The fire department purchased a fire engine and refurbished a ladder truck, and both vehicles were dedicated to service in the parking lot outside the fire house.

The fire department purchased a fire engine and refurbished a ladder truck, and both vehicles were dedicated to service in the parking lot outside the fire house.


 
 
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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Elliott E190 Offers Highest and Longest Reach of Current U.S.-Made Telescopic Aerial Work Platforms

Wind turbines and power transmission towers are getting higher and so must the equipment that services them.
Although this article does not deal directly with fire apparatus aerial devices, aerials in the United States are getting taller, and it's not too far fetched depending on what hazards are in your area that you might end up looking into longer aerials and asking apparatus manufacturers to build them.
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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

The Dangerous Reality Behind Operating An Ambulance

Operating an ambulance is a lot more than driving lights and sirens to a call, there are dozens of moving parts and variables that turn the task of driving an emergency vehicle into being the conductor of a chaotic orchestra. The first task may seem simple in nature but is actually the hardest of all, calming yourself.
This article delves into all the moving parts that go into driving an ambulance. After a patient is loaded, one EMT will drive and one will stay in the back, typically. The driver has to get there safely, sometimes operate radios, control their adrenaline, etc.
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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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