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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.

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Posted: Nov 22, 2016

Three Injured Following Ambulance Collision in Highland Township

Three people were hospitalized Sunday evening after a vehicle collided with an ambulance at the intersection of M-59 and Milford Road in Highland Township. According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the Star EMS unit was slowly proceeding through a red light on northbound Milford Road around 8:30 p.m.

According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the Star EMS unit was slowly proceeding through a red light on northbound Milford Road around 8:30 p.m. when a 22-year-old Fenton woman in a Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on M-59 passed through the intersection on a green light and the two collided. The ambulance was enroute to an emergency run with lights and sirens activated.

The driver of the Silverado was transported to McLaren Hospital in Pontiac where she is listed in serious condition. The ambulance driver, a 41-year-old Highland Township man, and his 55-year-old passenger, of Springfield Township, were both taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Pontiac where both men are listed in stable condition.

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Posted: Nov 22, 2016

Minor Injuries after Ambulance Overturns on Interstate 81

CICERO, N.Y. -- State Police say there were only minor injuries after an ambulance rolled over onto its side on Interstate 81 this afternoon.Troopers say there were no patients inside the ambulance at the time. Two workers were taken to the hospital to be

Troopers say there were no patients inside the ambulance at the time. Two workers were taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

State Police say the accident happened when the ambulance hit a patch of snow, which sent it off the highway and caused it to roll over.

The accident is just one of dozens that have happened in Central New York . A tractor trailer jack-knifed on I-81 just north of Lafayette, temporarily bringing traffic to a standstill. Several counties have issued travel advisories, and Cayuga County has ordered only Emergency Vehicles to hit the road.

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Posted: Nov 22, 2016

Grant Will Aid Redevelopment of Old Yucca Firehouse

YUCCA - The old Yucca firehouse is getting a thorough environmental shakedown. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced the Yucca Fire District has received two Brownfields Grant awards of nearly $14,400 to redevelop the main fire station at 12349 South Frontage Road. "It's going to be a big help," said Yucca Fire Chief Kathy Jenkins.

There are two buildings on the site; the original brick and mortar station built in 1987 and the newer metal building built in 2012. Grant funds have already been used to begin the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the old firehouse. They found asbestos and lead-based paint inside. The new building will not be assessed.

The ESA and survey will address the old fire station and the underlying soil by identifying potential or existing environmental contamination which could require cleanup or abatement to protect public health and the environment. Jenkins said the property the station is sitting on now was home to a service station in the 1940s.

“We’re not sure if the original tank is still in the ground,” Jenkins said.

The original station houses firetrucks and is used for storage. ADEQ went through the building to see if was still able to be used as an operational building.

“There’s no human occupation at all,” Jenkins said.

Phase I could run throug

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Posted: Nov 22, 2016

Hamilton (NJ) District Seeks $3.6M for Fire Station Repairs

HAMILTON - The township's Fire District 9 will hold a special election next month seeking approval of a $3.6 million bond referendum to fund repairs to their fire station, also known as the Groveville Fire Co. The election will be held Dec. 3, at the firehouse.

The district said the firehouse needs both internal and exterior improvements, from lighting and a new roof, to repairs to the concrete aprons, installation of a modern emergency generator and updates to the electrical, communication and security systems.

The plans calls for a bond issuance from the Mercer County Improvement Authority's pooled financing program. The district would repay $250,000 annually over a 20-year period, the district said in a statement.

The bon would not cause any tax increases for district residents, officials said.

"We just repaid our mortgage in full, which amounted to $250,000 per year," District 9 Fire Chief Mark Antozzeski said. "That means that taxpayers will see no increase due to this building project, if the referendum passes."

Thomas Perrino, of Spiezle, an architectural firm that conducted a survey at the 16,000-square-foot facility station on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road said here will be no change to the facility's footprint.

"But after nearly three decades, many aspects of the building are reaching the end of their useful life," he said in a statement. "These repairs are necessary to bring the property up to code so that it meets Americans with Disability Act standards, as we

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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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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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