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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: Dec 10, 2022

Escambia County (FL) Commissioner Looks to Create New Fire Station for Paradise Beach

For five years, residents in the Paradise Beach (FL) area have been without a fire station. Station 20 in Paradise Beach was closed by the county after the lease expired on the property, weartv.com reported.

An Escambia County commissioner said the decision by previous county administration to close the facility was a mistake, the report said.

Homeowners say their insurance premiums have skyrocketed because a fire station is not within five miles of their home, the report said.

The commissioner said the county is now trying to negotiate the purchase of land needed to build a new fire station, the report said. The county is very close to making a deal to purchase the land, and expects something within the next six months, according to the report.

The county says they hope to build a new fire station not far from the Southwest Sports Complex in Paradise Beach off of Bauer Road, the report said.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Dowagiac (MI) Approves Construction Manager for New Fire Station

The Dowagiac City Council recently approved an agreement with Frederick Construction to serve as Construction Manager for the Fire Station and Department of Public Service projects, leaderpub.com reported.

After proposals were sought, seven firms expressed interest in serving in this capacity. Interviews were held with two firms and Frederick Construction was hired to provide these services. The firm was the most competitive price of those firms seeking the contract, with a total cost of $597,420, the report said.

While still in the planning phase, the city is eyeing the industrial park as the location for its new fire department, the report said.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Dallas (TX) Fire Engine Lands in Ditch Responding to Four-Alarm Shopping Center Fire

Dallas Fire-Rescue battled a three-alarm fire at a shopping center Friday morning, and a fire engine went off the road in responding to it.

The call to the commercial building in the 11000 block of Harry Hines Boulevard came in at about 7 a.m. and quckly escalated to three alarms, WFAA reported.

The first responding crews found a large fire under way and called for more resources, eventually sounding four alarms.

The fire truck accident happened at Joe Field Road and Reeder Road.

No injuries have been reported in the incident.

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Hannibal (MO) Fire Department Awarded $8K Grant

The Hannibal (MO) Fire Department was awarded $8,726 and will use it to buy some new gear, wgem.com reported.

The fire department applied for a grant through the Missouri Department of Public Safety for technical rescue equipment, the report said.

A fire official said they will use that money to purchase harnesses, rope, rope rescue hardware, helmets and stretchers, according to the report.

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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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