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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: Feb 18, 2017

Video: CA Fire Truck Goes Over the Side of Interstate

Dramatic video shows a fire engine going over the side of Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass Friday night after part of the roadway gave way.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department said all firefighters were able to get out of the engine before it tipped over.

The incident occurred when the Number 5 lane of the southbound freeway began to give way.

The fire engine at first was hanging over the side of the road before falling over the side.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

Firefighter Faces Additional Charges in Deadly Accident

ANOKA COUNTY, MN - An Upper Peninsula firefighter who is being held responsible for the deaths of two of his fellow firefighters is now facing additional charges. Micheal Allen Johnson of Baraga is said to be the man behind the wheel on August 27th, 2016, when the Beartown Fire Department bus he was driving suddenly struck the median, killing Alan Schwartz, 25, and James Shelifoe Jr., 23.
A Michigan firefighter is facing additional charges in a Minnesota crash that killed two of his colleagues last year.

Micheal Allen Johnson, 28, originally faced two charges of criminal vehicular homicide, but is now facing 10 felony counts. The charges were recently added after his toxicology report, which revealed that Johnson had cocaine and benzoylecgonine in his system, was returned and reviewed by the Anoka County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

Fall River (MA) Firefighters Get New Fire Equipment

A $233,623 FEMA grant was awarded and the city made a commitment moving forward to supply its firefighters with National Fire Protection Agency compliant and lifesaving gear.


The Herald News reported on new equipment coming to Fall River (MA) firefighters after the department was awarded a FEMA grant of more than $200K.

The city's match for the $233,623 grant was $23,362, which will reportedly be used for new turnout gear. The gear is the latest in a move to deliver new and standard compliant equipment to the city firefighting staff, according to the report: A new $500K apparatus is expected to be delivered next month, and the city is purchasing dedicated gear washers and dryers.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

AZ Woman, 90, Fulfills Dream, Rides Fire Truck

 MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A 90-year-old Mesa woman said it's never too late to live out a dream. Throughout her life, she's always supported firefighters but she never had a chance to ride in a fire truck.
I mean, who doesn't want to ride in a fire truck? A Mesa (AZ) woman finally got the chance after 90 years to take a ride with firefighters from her local department.

"The sound that was exciting is when they used the siren," Betty Lee said.

 


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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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