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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: Aug 25, 2016

New OH Fire Apparatus Doesn't Fit Inside Station

You may have seen Lebanon firefighters training on it, testing out all the bells and whistles on their new $867,000 ladder truck. It's hard to miss, especially since it's been parked outside of the fire station and not inside. It doesn't fit inside either firehouse. Taxpayers had concerns and came to WLWT for answers.
A recent report from WLWT looked at a problem facing Lebanon (OH) firefighters: their new fire truck won't fit inside the local fire stations.

Lebanon city manager Pat Clements said the problems starts with Ladder 41, the 1992 Seagrave ladder truck the department had been using but had to be taken out of service.

Clements issued an emergency order to buy the new apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing. "We knew it was not going to fit into the station houses," Clements said. "It would've been possible for the city to purchase a ladder truck that is of lower height that can fit in to the existing bays. However, those trucks are not configured in the manner that the fire department would like."
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Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Plan to Replace Fire Apparatus with Medical Units Sparks Controversy

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - New Haven's Mayor is speaking out today, after the Firefighter's Union blasted city plans to replace an engine with medical units.
The mayor of the city of New Haven (CT) and the firefighters union are at odds over plans to replace a fire engine with medical units, according to WTNH.

"Take into consideration that everything they do it medical calls. We'll have the appropriate vehicles and they'll be in quadrants of the city so they'll be closer to people who are making that call," said Mayor Toni Harp.

Harp says the city has purchased two new medical vehicles and is in the process of hiring more people to staff them. The fire truck at Engine Company 9 will move out to make room for the new units.

“Instead of using our $800,000 mammoth vehicles that are supposed to last us 20 years but are now only lasting us 10, that we’ll use a more appropriate vehicle to do medical calls,” said Harp.


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Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Madison County Rescue Raises Funds for New Truck Bed

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Madison County rescue squad is hoping for some help from the public in paying off a truck bed after a new truck was donated to the squad. To raise money, responders Russ Morrow and Joseph Wilson are going door-to-door in Madison Co. asking for donations.
Firefighters in Madison County (KY) are hoping a photo opp can help raise funds for a new truck bed.

The squad is reportedly offering free photos to people who donate to their cause. Donors can get a free photo of themselves with a partner, family member, spouse, or pet, from a professional photographer.
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Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-4 Guys Fire Trucks Pumper

Trimble (TN) Fire Department, pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

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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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