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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: Nov 12, 2022

Amarillo (TX) Fire Department Releases Information on Wreck Involving Fire Truck

Officials with the Amarillo Fire Department released information on a car wreck involving a fire truck on 24th and North Grand Friday afternoon.

According to the AFD, fire engine No. 7 was responding to a car wreck near Dumas Highway & Hastings. The engine came to a complete stop at NE 24th & Grand. As the crew resumed, it collided with another vehicle, the report said. 

AFD reported that there were very minor injuries and no one was transported to the hospital. 

Officials said engine No. 7 is out of service for the time being and a second engine was dispatched to the original call in its place.

This accident is still under investigation by Amarillo Police Department. 

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Posted: Nov 11, 2022

TN Man Charged with Torching Motel, Trying to Steal Fire Truck

A man in Nashville was arrested Thursday after setting fire to a motel and then trying to steal a fire truck responding to the fire, police say.

The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at a motel near Interstate 40 on Priest Drive. Firefighters and police were called to motel by guests who said a man had set fire to a mattress in his room and was unruly, WKRN reports.

One guest had to enter into the fire room and drag the mattress outside. Meanwhile, the suspect, Michael Morris, got into a responding fire truck and had to be removed by firefighters, police said.

Morris then stole a van and lead police on a short chase, police said. Morris was treated at Vanderbilt University Hospital for burns, abrasions and smoke inhalation. He faces charges including aggravated arson, burglary, and theft of a vehicle.

No one else was injured in the incident.

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Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Riviera Beach (FL) Firehouse Evacuated Ahead of Nicole

The Riviera Beach Fire Department has evacuated its firehouse 86 on Singer Island as Tropical Storm Nicole flood waters reach closer to the station.

The City of Riviera Beach warned residents of Singer Island that there would be no first responders available on the island, and urged people once again to evacuate.

Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall early Thursday morning as a category 1 hurricane, but quickly was downgraded to a tropical storm.

As of 7 a.m., Nicole was 30 miles southwest of Orlando and 55 miles east of Tampa. 

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Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Thieves Break into United Kingdom Fire Station, Steal Life-Saving Equipment

Thieves recently stole life-saving equipment from Southam Fire Station, WarwickshireWorld.com reported Thursday.

This has led to an appeal from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service for residents near its fire stations to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police, the report said.

The plea follows incidents over the past few months at fire stations in Southam, Henley-in-Arden and Bidford-on-Avon, according to the report.

Criminals are forcing their way in and targeting the most up-to-date life-saving rescue equipment, according to a fire official.

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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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