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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 10, 2016

Donations from Froggy's Fog Support Firefighter Training at FRI

Froggy's Fog is donating the use of two SG-1300 machines along with Extreme Density training fluid for the Fire Rescue International conference being held Aug. 17 - 20, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas to simulate a warehouse fire during the conference's High Impact Training segment.

Capt. Rex Strickland of Fairfax County, Va. Fire and Rescue, who is leading the High Impact Training says, "The smoke machines will be used outside of the loading dock where we are simulating an entrance to a large warehouse fire. We will have an engine staged there with a handline nozzle going through the door where the smoke is originating and a battalion chief truck will be positioned to simulate a command post. The smoke is being used to make the simulation as contextual as possible."

Froggy's Fog is a premier fog fluid manufacturer based in Columbia, Tennessee. Our fog, haze, snow and bubble fluids are made in the United States from lab-grade, UV-Filtered, de-ionized water and the highest quality chemicals. For more information about Froggy's Fog, visit www.froggysfog.com.

Fire Rescue International, the annual conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, has provided senior-level leadership training to fire chiefs for 140 years. The IAFC represents the world's leading experts in the first responder community. For more information about IAFC, visit www.iafc.org.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2016

New Windows for West Lafayette (IN) Fire Station

Fire Station No.1 in West Lafayette is on its way to getting new windows. On Tuesday, the West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety approved a deal with McComb Window and Door Co. Inc, also known as Pella Windows and Doors. The replacement windows cost $38,934.62.
The contract requires the work be finished by Oct. 14. Among the items purchased are single- and multi-pane windows, plus other materials needed for the installation.
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Posted: Aug 10, 2016

Pine Grove (LA) Receives New Fire Apparatus

The District 2 Volunteer Fire Department in Pine Grove, Louisiana purchased a new fire truck. It was delivered in the beginning of June. This would not have been possible without the support of the community. This will help maintain the low fire rating.
Pictured are: (back row) Raymond Sibley, Louis Barber, Robert Barber, Howard Jones and Sam Dorsey; (middle row) Kristi Hayes, Jerry Hagan, John Thibodeaux, Scott Pevey, Hank Lawrence and Kenny Smith; and (front row) Trey Smith and Jade Smith. Photo by Jessica Primeaux. 
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Posted: Aug 10, 2016

Toledo-Built Jeep Fire Apparatus Still in Region

When you think of Jeep, rugged SUVs no doubt come to mind. But what about fire trucks? Willys started making fire trucks not long after the original model helped win World War II. At least two of them are still on the road right here in northwest Ohio.
A Jeep fire truck was in service at the Richfield Township Fire Department for sixty years. It started out as a piece of equipment that was used to help battle structure fires. In its later years of service, it was used to fight brush and field fires.

Captain Ed Fitzgerald says the department bought the Jeep in 1947 for $1,100, along with a 500-gallon water trailer to pull behind it for another $400, "A couple years ago, a historian who is interested in Jeep fire trucks took a look at it. He got under it and looked for serial numbers and he thinks it was one of the very first ones to roll off the production lines."

It continues to roll today. The Jeep still starts right up, "Very little maintenance has to be done on it to keep it running. We have a couple guys with the department who are good mechanics. All they had to do recently was put some spark plugs in and make sure the carburetor was adjusted."

The Jeep has only been out of official service since 2007. Fitzpatrick says in its later years it would get some curious looks, "A two-man crew would show up in the Jeep and people would look at it like what are you going to do with that . They were all always amazed at how well it performed and still does."

Nearly 70 years after it first arrived, it is still an important part of the department, "What do you use it for now? Parades and a couple of the guys take it out and drive it around the township, just to keep a piece of history alive."

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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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