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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 9, 2022

Perry (IA) Fire Department Gets Federal Grant for New Pumper Truck

The Perry Fire Department received a federal grant and is one step closer to replacing one of its fire trucks, RaccoonValleyRadio.com reported

An Assistance To Firefighters federal grant will help replace the department’s 1956 Ward Lafrance pumper truck. A fire official said in order to receive the federal grant the city had to approve a five percent matching grant, the report said. The grant was for $477,000 plus additional $23,800 from the matching grant, the report said. 

A fire official said the Lafrance is still certified but finding replacement parts for a 66-year-old vehicle would be difficult and expensive, the report said.

The fire official said the old truck would continue to be featured in parades and funerals, according to the report.

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Saybrook (OH)’s New $2M Fire Station Going Up on Route 45

Motorists on Route 45 are getting a good look as construction on a new $2 million Saybrook fire station continues on the three-acre site, StarBeacon.com reported.

Saybrook Township trustees are meeting Tuesday with the architect and builder about the new, 8,000-square-foot fire station they are having built on the north end of the property, a city official said, according to the report.

The design includes four drive-through apparatus bays and living quarters for firefighters, the report said.

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Newest Braintree (MA) Fire Engine Honors Former Chief

Braintree’s newest fire engine will honor of one of its former fire chiefs, PatriotLedger.com reported.

The new E-One Typhoon Low Hosebed Pumper will bear the name of late Fire Chief Kenneth McHugh, the report said.

McHugh was a member of the department for four decades, serving as fire chief from 2007-09 as the town was making the transition from a selectmen/town meeting form of government to the present mayor and council system.

He was awarded the department’s “Firefighter of the Year” Award in 1983 and received the 1999 Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award. He died in July 2011 at the age of 60.

The new pumper will replace one that was purchased in 1998 and has sustained significant wear and tear over the years.

The town was able to expedite delivery of the new truck, which was originally scheduled for delivery in 2023. The town’s fiscal 2022 capital budget included $710,000 for the purchase of the new pumper, the report said.

Firefighters trained on the new pumper, which is designated as Engine 1, last week, according to the report. The truck is expected to go into service this month.

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Charles County (MD) Volunteer Fire & EMS Seeks $1.6M Bond for Two Fire Trucks

Charles County (MD) Commissioners will hold a public hearing November 29 to consider issuing a $1.6 million bond for the volunteer fire department to buy two fire trucks.

The VFD seeks to acquire a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Custom Heavy Duty Rescue Truck and 2024 Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumper Truck.

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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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