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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: Sep 26, 2016

Interview with Rod Carringer on AMKUS Acquisition by TFT

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Posted: Sep 26, 2016

Norwood (OH) Pursues Old Fire Apparatus, Fire Station

Norwood firefighter Brodie Cianciolo wanted his town to get its old fire truck back. He wanted it for parades and other special events, and he wanted it to be an emblem of civic pride and the Norwood Firefighters Association's commitment to its community.
Little did he know in 2003 when he started to track down the truck โ€” an Ahrens-Fox model made in Cincinnati and used by the Norwood Fire Department from 1920 to 1956 โ€” that bringing it home would lead to so much more: the restoration of Norwood Fire Station No. 2 at the flat iron intersection of Montgomery Road and Ivanhoe Avenue.

The truck and the station are together again, thanks to Cianciolo and a committee of his co-workers โ€” and a silent benefactor who funded the whole project. Resting in the old bay on the first floor of the station, the old truck has a restored bench seat and new black tires on its wood-spoke wheels that were restored by Ohio Amish craftsmen. It runs well and is ready for its emblematic role.

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Posted: Sep 26, 2016

Springfield Township (MI) to Receive New Fire Apparatus

The Springfield Township Fire Department will receive a new "brush truck," used to fight brush fires, thanks to a federal grant that pays most of the cost. Fire Chief David Feichtner says the Assistance to Firefighters grant will pay 95 percent of the cost, estimated at about $72.000; the township is responsible for the other 5 percent.
A brush truck allows firefighters to travel over fields to fight brush fires.

Feichtner says the truck will arrive in late fall. The department has several brush trucks but they are aging or are on loan from another agency.

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Posted: Sep 26, 2016

Paducah (KY) Awarded With $15,000 in New Fire Equipment

The Paducah Fire Department has new equipment aimed at better protecting firefighters and the workers they rescue underground or in small spaces. The equipment came from a grant program through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Captain Jody Burton would be one of the firefighters to perform this type of rescue. Without the proper equipment that could be a challenge.

Firefighters tested new equipment at an award presentation on Sunday. A 300 foot rope connected to a cart with replaceable air tanks gives firefighters an endless air supply compared to the bulkier tanks that held all of the air supply on their backs.

"There's not as much of a concern of a rescuer not able to get out of a space before his air is exhausted," Burton said.

The fire department received the equipment after applying for a $15,125 grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The foundation's national board decided the need was there.

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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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