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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: Dec 20, 2016

Davenport (IL) Dedicates New Central Fire Station

Nearly five years after planning began, Davenport has dedicated the remodeled and expanded central fire station. City officials held a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of the 15 million dollar project. Fire Chief Lynn Washburn says the old station along 4th Street downtown first opened in 1902.
"It provided a great home base to serve for 114 years but it was time to bring new life and growth to this building so it can serve for the next 100 years."

The architect for the project was Ted Galante, from The Galante Architecture Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He thinks the city should be very proud that it was able to preserve at least some of the 1902 building.

"Reflecting and really stating that we've had some great years in Davenort, and at the same time building a new , modern facility, a forward-looking facility that says to the children of Davenport our best years are ahead of us."

A key feature of the "new" Central Station is drive through bays - fire trucks can now enter on 3rd Street and leave on 4th Street or Scott which will improve safety. It's also designed to shorten "turnout time," or how long it takes firefighters to get ready, get in their trucks, and leave.

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Posted: Dec 20, 2016

San Antonio Opens Newest Fire Station

They city’s newest fire station is now open for business on San Antonio’s fast growing Northwest Side.
City leaders braved the cold to celebrate the opening of a new Fire Station No. 32 located in the 4800 block of Charles Katz Drive, Monday morning. The new building replaces the original fire station built in 1970 located in the 2200 block of Babcock.

Chief Charles Hood said the new building will have an immediate impact.

The fire station has seen an increase in calls in recent years, going from 11,287 in 2014 to just under 12,000 in 2015.

"We are so excited to celebrate the opening of Fire Station 32," Councilman Ron Nirenberg said. "Our top priority is always the safety and security of our residents and this new station will ensure improved services for our community members."

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Posted: Dec 20, 2016

Video: After Arlington (NY) Fire District's U.S. Flag Controversy

Looking back at the Arlington Fire District American flag controversy
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Posted: Dec 20, 2016

Trenton (NJ) Firefighter Injured in Fall from Fire Apparatus

A Trenton firefighter was seriously injured Monday when he fell from Engine 9 while responding to a fire call, officials said. The firefighter, who was not named, apparently flew out of the engine at about 1:30 p.m. in the area of Parkside Avenue while the apparatus went around a curve.
Trenton Fire Director Qareeb Bashir and Trenton fire officers union President Steve Coltre confirmed the incident and injury, but complete details were still developing Monday night, they said.

The firefighter was taken to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, where he was being treated late Monday. Bashir and Coltre said it appears he will make a full recovery.

Coltre said early reports are that Engine 9 was responding to a fire call in the West Ward while already on the road when the incident occurred.

He said Engine 9 operates a "closed cab" piece of apparatus, with doors that obviously should securely lock and it appears like a freak accident, Coltre said.

It was unknown if the firefighter was wearing a seatbelt at the time, officials said, saying the incident was under investigation.

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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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