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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: Mar 16, 2017

Oregon Police and Fire Departments Purchase New Drone

It's not a bird, it's not quite a plane, but it can soar high above the ground and it's the next great tool for the Oregon Police and Fire Departments.The City of Oregon recently approved the purchase and use of a new professional drone for their emergency service departments.
The drone is outfitted with numerous technological abilities including a guidance system that allows them to avoid flying into objects that come within eight feet of the drone. It's also equipped with a radiometric thermal camera that allows them to see heat signatures live on the remote that controls the device.
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Posted: Mar 16, 2017

Howland (OH) Firefighters Equipped with New Safety and Rescue Tool

The Howland Fire Department is one of the first in the area to receive the latest technology when it comes to thermal imaging cameras - and it's built right into their masks. "This is going to make our job so much easier when it comes to a fire," Lt. James Williamson said.
Thermal imaging cameras have come a long way. Over 20 years ago, they were heavy and cost over $25,000. Newer ones average about $2,100.

Thanks to $133,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the department was able to buy six cameras and some other equipment, such as new airpacks.

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Posted: Mar 16, 2017

Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company (PA) Receives $5,000 Grant

The Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will purchase an all-terrain vehicle with a $5,000 Community Connector grant received Tuesday, Feb. 21. "We are looking to purchase a two-seater Polaris," said Maureen Oremus, a Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company firefighter.
Oremus said the all-terrain vehicle would enable the fire and rescue company to respond quicker to emergency situations in areas such as Frances Slocum State Park, the Back Mountain Trail as well as along the pipeline route or in the wooded areas of the Back Mountain.

PennEast Pipeline member companies issued two $5,000 grants on Tuesday, one to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company and another to the Commission on Economic Opportunity in Wilkes-Barre.

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Posted: Mar 16, 2017

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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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