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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 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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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Volunteer Fire Department Renovation Celebrated

HEDGESVILLE - The renovation of the Hedgesville Fire Department, Fire Station 70, on Mountain Lake Road has begun and an open house celebration was held on Sunday. The project was supported by The Woods community to substantially renovate the building.

Smith said when the substation is completed, the station will provide volunteer firefighters with expanded and improved living space, including sleeping quarters and upgraded appliances and furniture.


 
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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Fire Station Building Collapses

North Whitehall fire station collapses, but no one inside
Deputy Chief Todd Kern inspected the building several times from a ladder truck, but declined to comment on a cause for the collapse.
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Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Photo Gallery: Winnetka (IL) Area Fire Apparatus

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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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