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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 13, 2017

Sandy Springs to Buy $643K Fire Truck for Panhandle

Sandy Springs will spend about $643,000 on a new fire truck to serve the panhandle area, in a purchase authorized by the City Council Feb. 7. The pumper truck will be placed at a city of Roswell fire station on Holcolm Bridge Road. The two cities share the facility under a deal to improve emergency [...]

The cost of the truck is $560,620, with related equipment costing about $82,300. The money will come from impact fees paid by developers on certain projects.

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Posted: Feb 13, 2017

Creek Getting $1Million Fire Truck

By TOM WOERNER Of The Record Staff Residents of the Buies Creek and Campbell University communities will soon see familiar Campbell orange and black when one fire truck rolls out of the fire station there after a spring addition to the fire department fleet.

The bright Campbel orange truck is a 110-foot rear-mounted aerial truck with a 1,500-gallon-perminute capability. The water can be delivered at that rate from up to 100 feet in the air. It will also carry the department’s specialized rope rescue equipment.

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Posted: Feb 13, 2017

Three Firefighters Injured After Fire Truck Crashes Into Light Pole

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Three firefighters have been released from the hospital, after their fire truck crashed into a light pole in Arlington Friday morning. The engine was heading east on the service road along Arlington Expressway near University Boulevard. No other vehicles were involved.
"JFRD said the firefighters aboard the engine had to be extracted from inside by crews from a fire engine that was also heading to the scene."

Do you prepare for extricating your own firefighters after a fire truck accident? There aren't many opportunities for training on a fire truck and its unique cab construction. Do you have the right equipment to stabilize a pumper on its side? Just things to think about.
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Posted: Feb 13, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-4 Guys Mini Pumper

North Franklin (PA) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Ford F-550 4x4 crew cab and chassis; Power Stroke 6.7-liter 300-hp engine; Hale MG 1,000-gpm pump.

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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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