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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: Apr 13, 2017

Sullivan County (IN) Ambulance Responding to Accident Crashes

An ambulance that responded to a car crash in Sullivan County was involved in an accident.
The ambulance was on its way to the hospital with a crash victim in the back, when the accident occurred.
The ambulance was following a county-owned dump truck when the truck slowed to turn.
The ambulance driver swerved to try to avoid hitting the back of the dump truck and ended up hitting its passenger side.
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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

St. Regis Ambulance (NY) Wins $150K-Plus Grant

St. Regis Falls Fire Ambulance Inc. has been awarded $153,362 in federal funding to update equipment and modify facilities. The money is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, in cooperation with the Department's United States Fire Administration.
"We're actually tickled to death," said St. Regis Falls Ambulance Board member Mike Bailey about winning the grant.

"This funding is going to dry up," he added, thinking about President Donald Trump's budget proposal and the diminished support for such programs.

Bailey said some of the money, among other needs, will go to update the defibrillators. And some will pay for lifts designed to support heavier patients.

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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

Vancouver Fire Apparatus Damaged by Falling Tree can be Repaired

The fire truck damaged by a falling tree last week during strong winds can be repaired, Vancouver Fire Chief Joe Molina said. Parts have been ordered for the truck and it should be headed to the body shop for work soon, Molina said.
Molina said it’s a bit too early to know how much the repairs will cost, but said the cost for parts is about $20,000.
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Posted: Apr 13, 2017

Benton (CO) Fire Department Gets New Ambulance

FRANKLIN CO. -- Emergency response could soon come a little quicker for people in Benton. Wednesday, the fire department unveiled its new ambulance, and it didn't cost the city a dime. The next time a Benton resident has an emergency, they could see fire crews roll up in a new vehicle.

West Frankfort had an extra ambulance they weren't sure what to do with until Mayor Tom Jordan suggested donating it to another community.

Chief Allen says he knew what an asset it would be.

"It also takes more manpower and, of course more training, but I believe the quality of service will benefit the citizens of Benton," he said.

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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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