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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 16, 2017

Maury County (TN) Fire Station to be Completed in April

After breaking ground in October, Maury County Fire Station 10 is expected to be ready for firefighters before the start of the summer. The heavy concrete base has been laid, the building's outer shell is now up and workers are beginning to work on the interior.
Located at the intersection of Old Highway 99 and Lasea Road, just west of where Bear Creek Pike meets Interstate-65, the new volunteer fire station will provide a quick response time to regions of the county that previously cost responders precious time to get to during emergency situations.
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Posted: Feb 16, 2017

Danville (KY) Paying $27K for Assessment of Fire Station

Danville will pay $27,400 to determine what should be done about its downtown fire station. City commissioners approved Monday a contract with the Bravura Corporation to conduct an initial assessment of the Main Street fire station's condition. The "preliminary services" provided by Bravura "are conceptual in nature" and "not intended to provide detailed planning or design information," according to the contract.

"The initial phase, which is outlined, is $27,400 to establish a proposed plan for the ... downtown station and then it provides for a transition into design," City Engineer Earl Coffey said.

According to Bravura's proposal, employees have already visited the fire station and met with Danville officials about the station's condition.

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Posted: Feb 16, 2017

Mississippi Home to World-Class Fire Apparatus Driving Simulator

Safely driving a fire truck is a skill that has to be studied before it can be mastered. Mississippi is home to the most advanced Fire Truck driving simulator in the whole world. Heavy traffic, narrow side roads, low hanging power lines, those are just a few of the challenges a fire truck driver faces.

Mike Chaney is the Insurance Commissioner in Mississippi. He's also the State Fire Marshal.

"It's like using a flight simulator if you are a pilot. It's a little different, and it's for people to understand what it's like to drive and what's at risk when you are driving one of these rigs," Chaney said.

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Posted: Feb 16, 2017

Photos: Chicago Fire Department O'Hare International Airport Squad Co. 7 and 7A Snorkel

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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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