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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: Aug 2, 2017

Missouri Fire Departments Moving Forward to Replace Fire Apparatus, Share Costs of Potential Fire Station Upgrades

Signaling a continued transition to dual ownership of its shared equipment, the City of Memphis and the Scotland County Rural Fire Protection Corporation recently reached an agreement in principal to split the purchase price of a fire truck to replace the city's truck that was destroyed in a traffic accident this summer.
Representatives of the City Council met with the governing board of the rural fire department as well as volunteer firemen on July 19th at the fire station to discuss plans to replace the 1974 Chevy C-65 truck while also laying the groundwork for continued cooperation for future projects, including the possibility of remodeling, expanding or replacing the fire station.

City representatives indicated that insurance coverage on the destroyed fire truck recouped roughly $20,000. The municipal fire department fund is financed in large part through personal property taxes in the city. Combined with special financial institution and utilities taxes, the average annual revenue for the fire department fund is roughly $25,000.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2017

Video: Charlotte (NC) Fire Department Hand and Steam Pumper Demonstration

The Charlotte (NC) Fire Department recently demonstrated two of its antique fire apparatus: a hand pumper and a steam pumper. 

For more information on steam pumper, visit: Firefighters, Engineers Get Antique Charlotte (NC) Fire Engine to Pass Modern Safety Standards

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Posted: Aug 2, 2017

Compartment Corner: North Greece (NY) Fire District Engine 3

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Posted: Aug 2, 2017

USSC Acquires 4ONE Passenger Seating Division of Freedman Seating Company

EXTON, PA—United States Seating Company ("USSC") has completed its first acquisition since partnering with Dubin Clark & Company, Inc. ("Dubin Clark"), acquiring the outstanding ownership of 4ONE LLC ("4ONE"). 4ONE was founded in 2005 to provide safe, secure, and innovative passenger seating solutions for the public transit market. 4ONE experienced significant growth over the last decade and currently supplies more than 50 percent of the public transit passenger seating in North America. 

"We are excited to consolidate all of our public transportation seating under one brand to better serve our customers," said Joseph Mirabile, president and CEO of USSC. “USSC is growing at an unprecedented pace across multiple markets. The partnership with Dubin Clark has allowed our company to accelerate our investment in innovative technology and products that continue to improve safety and survivability in the markets we serve."

"Dubin Clark is excited about the 4ONE acquisition by USSC," said Mike Hompesch, partner at Dubin Clark. "The combined business is positioned for significant growth.  We look forward to continuing to invest in further expanding the USSC portfolio of products."

USSC (http://www.usscgroup.com/) designs and engineers world-class safety and survivability products for commercial and military transportation markets. As a global leader in the seating industry, USSC continues to develop the most durable and ergonomically designed seats to reduce day-to-day occupant fatigue and stress. 

Dubin Clark (http://www.dubinclark.com/) is a private investment firm that has a 33-year history of investing in middle-market buyouts and building businesses in partnership with the managements of their portfolio companies. Dubin Clark has a national reputation for helping successful middle-market companies reach new levels of sales and earnings.

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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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