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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: May 18, 2017

Winston-Salem Fire Department Unveils Heavy Rescue Truck

Described as a toolbox on wheels, the Winston-Salem Fire Department's new heavy-rescue truck has all the bells and whistles. The custom-designed vehicle boasts battery-powered equipment to cut people free and blocks of wood for cribbing among its devices to help in rescues.

It’s stocked full of emergency equipment, which also includes lifting struts, rescue jacks and cord reels.

A tower on top of the vehicle holds high-powered lights.

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Posted: May 18, 2017

Lee Firefighters Get New Gas Detecting Equipment and Truck

Firefighters in Lee County have some new and improved ways to help save lives after getting new equipment. On Wednesday morning, Lee County Public Safety received $10,500 grant from the Colonial Pipeline Company for gas monitoring equipment. "It's a life safety issue with gases," Interim Fire Chief David Forrester said.
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Firefighters in Lee County have some new and improved ways to help save lives after getting new equipment.

On Wednesday morning, Lee County Public Safety received $10,500 grant from the Colonial Pipeline Company for gas monitoring equipment.

"It's a life safety issue with gases," Interim Fire Chief David Forrester said. "A lot of the gases do not have an odor, so you don't know they're present. You can actually die from inhaling the gases. It protects the firefighters."

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Posted: May 18, 2017

Cleveland (OH) Fire Truck Hit by an Explosion

CLEVELAND - An alert Cleveland EMS crew discovered three garbage trucks on fire just after 2:30 a.m. Thursday. The fire was burning at Republic Services on Jones Road just north of the intersection of Broadway and Harvard Avenues when the EMS crew saw flame and smoke from Broadway Avenue.

One of the explosions happened as the first Cleveland Fire Engine company was passing the scene to get into position to fight the fire. The explosion appeared to send fire and debris into the side of the truck. The four firefighters inside jumped out and went to work as if nothing even happened.



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Posted: May 18, 2017

'The Rock' Set to Roll for Worcester (MA) Fire Department

WORCESTER - The city's newest firetruck, Engine 12, nicknamed "The Rock," is ready to roll after a dedication ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Worcester Fire Department headquarters, 141 Grove St.The $492,000 firetruck received a blessing by the Fire Department chaplain, the Rev. Walter Riley, before it was placed into service.Fire Chief Michael J.

The E-One truck, built through Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, is known as a Worcester truck because it has a large engine and a heavy-duty transmission to climb the hills of Worcester, and has a short wheelbase to navigate the streets of the city.

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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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