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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 3, 2017

Blaine (MN) City Council Declines Option of Second Quint Fire Apparatus

The chief of the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department hopes his department can have two fully operational quint trucks in the near future, but only one new truck has been approved for now.
Fire Chief Charlie Smith in April appeared before the Blaine City Council to pitch the benefits of having two quint trucks. Features include a 500-gallon water tank, hoses that could pump 2,000 gallons of water per minute and a 109-foot ladder to better reach homes set back far from the curb or the higher roof lines of commercial, apartment or industrial buildings.
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Posted: May 3, 2017

Howell (MI) Fire Chief: Larger Fire Station Needed for Security, Women Firefighters

Fire authority expects to be able to cover estimated $1.5 million expansion with cash Chief Andy Pless said a larger main fire station in Howell would improve security and provide more training and office space. A possible plan, which is still in its beginning stages, is to expand the 7,500-square-foot fire station by about 6,200-square-feet, Pless said.
The building addition would include a larger training room, more office space, a new vestibule entrance and reception area and women's locker room facilities on the east side of the building.

When Howell's main fire station at 1211 W. Grand River Avenue was built, in 1975 the department had about 25 male firefighters. It has grown to about 65 firefighters and cadets, including six women, Pless said.

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Posted: May 3, 2017

New Madison (WI) Fire Station to Include Training Area, Community Room

With additional funding approved by the Madison City Council Tuesday, the Madison Fire Department will be able to expand its southeast side fire station that includes training space and a community meeting room. The approved resolution authorizes the fire department to design Fire Station 14 with an additional 6,000 square feet - totaling a 20,000 square feet station - at a total estimated cost of $6.75 million.
The resolution adds $1.25 million to the MFD's 2018 capital budget request target.

“Given the long term cost, I think this is the most efficient thing to do,” Mayor Paul Soglin said at the Finance Committee’s April 24 meeting.

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Posted: May 3, 2017

Two Burnet VFD (TX) Firefighters Injured in Rollover Fire Apparatus Crash

Two firefighters responding to a call were injured when their rescue truck had a tire blowout and crashed. The Burnet Volunteer Fire Department says the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on Farm to Market 2340, just east of US 281 - about 10 miles north of the town of Burnet.
One firefighter had to be extricated by the Burnet Fire Department. Both firefighters were taken to the hospital where one has been released and the other is still receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
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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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