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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

Tri-Township Fire (IL) ‘Pushes’ Ladder Truck into Service

Tri-Township Fire Protection District in Quincy (IL) put its first ladder truck into service Tuesday with a ceremony destined to become a tradition for the department, Whig.com reported.

Current and retired Tri-Township firefighters “pushed” the truck — a 2008 Spartan Gladiator with a Smeal 75-foot ladder acquired from the O’Fallon, Ill., fire department — into the station and into service.

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Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Lisbon (ME) Voters Support $1.7M Bond for Two Fire Trucks

Lisbon residents voted in support of a $1.7 million bond to purchase two new fire trucks for the Lisbon Fire Department, 2,709-1,309, SunJournal.com reported.

The two trucks are estimated to be completed in 2024 and will replace three aging trucks: a 2004 rescue truck, a 2003 pumper truck and a 2000 Freightline pumper/tanker.

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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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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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