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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: Mar 10, 2017

Wood River May Soon See a New, Smaller Fire Truck

WOOD RIVER - Wood River looks to beef up their force by adding a smaller and more agile truck, as a cost-saving measure. Wood River Fire Department is diligently seeking out a smaller fire apparatus, a purchase said to ultimately save the city money.
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Posted: Mar 10, 2017

First Fire Truck of Its Kind Comes to Prior Lake

"Do I need the scissors, or do I need the knife? That's what this is essentially like," said Greg Hayes, public safety director for Mdewakanton Public Safety. Firefighters for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community are now training on this all-inclusive truck.
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Posted: Mar 10, 2017

Bonne Terre Looking to Sell Unusable Fire Truck

BONNE TERRE (KMOV.com) -- A slightly used fire truck is for sale in Bonne Terre. The city says it has a fire truck that some are calling a waste of money. It's only a few years old, but fire crews can't use it.
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Posted: Mar 10, 2017

Coxreels Announces Expansion of Current Canadian UL-Approved Products

Coxreels is proud to announce the official approval on current UL-listed Power Cord (PC) reels to show compliance with Canadian Safety Standards. This is effective on Coxreels’ line of PC13, PC17, PC19, and PC24 reels manufactured as of February 20, 2017. The approval signifies that these models meet the minimum requirements for prescribed product safety standards in both Canada and the United States as determined by Underwriters’ Laboratories.

UL’s (Underwriters Laboratories) standards and certifications are universally recognized as important indicators of product safety and reliability. The vigorous tests conducted by UL Laboratories are essential to helping ensure public safety and confidence, reduce costs, and improve quality of market products and services. Millions of products and their components are tested to UL's rigorous safety standards with the result that consumers live in a safer environment than they would have otherwise. The new additions to Coxreels’ UL-Approved product line demonstrate Coxreels’ dedication to ensuring that each one of our products has been built to standards only depicting the utmost levels of safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Coxreels’ PC (Power Cord) Series reels are heavy duty, industrial-grade power sources. They replace tangled extension cords and self-retract to increase safety, productivity and efficiency. The PC Series are designed for long-lasting, hassle-free performance even under the most demanding conditions. The new Canadian UL approvals represent Coxreels’ continued commitment to meet the needs of their customers.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality, industrial grade hose, cord, and cable reels with leading industry innovation since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting each and every product made exclusively in the U.S.A. 

For more information, visit www.coxreels.com.

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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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