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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: Apr 18, 2017

Two Vermont Firefighters Injured After Fire Apparatus Crashes Into Ditch

Two Vermont firefighters were injured Monday afternoon when a fire truck crashed into a pole and into a ditch.
" " Officials are looking for the driver of a grey or silver SUV who was in the area at the time of the crash, who witnesses say was on the double yellow lines, blocking traffic.
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Posted: Apr 18, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-E-ONE Platform Quint

Ocala (FL) Fire Rescue 100-foot platform quint. Cyclone cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon tank.

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Posted: Apr 17, 2017

Gowanda (NY) Raising Money for Ambulance's New Home

An anonymous donor has put area residents on the clock, donating $5,000 to help raise money toward a building for the Gowanda Ambulance.
However, what the residents could do is match that $5,000 and the donor would top it once again with another five grand, which would total $15,000.

According to Patricia Volk, president of the Gowanda Ambulance, the donor made the contribution because of the services that the Gowanda Ambulance provides.

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Posted: Apr 17, 2017

Bruce Township (MI) Volunteer Fire Department Shows Off Fire Apparatus

Having already responded to three fires since its arrival, Tuesday's gathering at the Bruce Township Fire Department to exhibit the newest addition required a thorough washing to ensure the 2017 Kenworth T 370 was looking its best.
Adding that to the two other tankers — one capable of hauling 2,000 gallons and the second sporting a 2,500 gallon capacity — Bruce Township can now arrive at any scene with a full 7,500 gallons of fire-fighting capability before the foaming agent is introduced.

While hauling water is a key component, the volunteer firefighters were quick to point out that accessing water is just as important and the new truck is designed to tap into about any available reservoir be it a septic lagoon or fast flowing river.

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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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