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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: Oct 18, 2016

Car Crashes Into Durham Fire Station, No Injuries Reported

Nobody was injured after a car drove into a Durham fire station Monday afternoon. Authorities said that a female driver reported seeing a blinding light before crashing into Fire Station 14 at 1327 Umstead Road just after 4 p.m.

Officials said that bedrooms and a bathroom were behind the exterior wall the driver hit and one firefighter had just exited the area. Authorities said a bedroom and bathroom were severely damaged.

Authorities said the building must be evaluated before firefighters can continue using it. the engine company has been relocated for the time being.

The driver of the car sustained minor injuries and authorities have not said if she will be charged.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Authorities said that Monday's incident is not the first time someone has hit the fire station. A protective barrier was installed last year, which slowed the car, but was unable to stop it.


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Posted: Oct 18, 2016

Video Shows Near Miss Crash with Fire Engine

by: Kacie Yearout Updated: ARLINGTON, Va. - Arlington Fire in Virginia is sharing a video to remind drivers that if there is one emergency vehicle, there is often more. The video, taken from a dash cam, shows a near crash with a car and a fire engine.
Arlington Fire in Virginia is sharing a video to remind drivers that if there is one emergency vehicle, there is often more. The video, taken from a dash cam, shows a near crash with a car and a fire engine. There were three emergency vehicles in a row, and after the first one passed, a car started to pull out, not realizing there were two behind it.
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Posted: Oct 18, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-E-ONE Pumper

Rehoboth (MA) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 400-hp engine; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank; 30-gallon foam celL.

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Posted: Oct 17, 2016

Renovations Completed at Valley Fire Station (NM)

Recent renovations to the Valley Fire Department Station 1 here have made life more comfortable for its volunteer firefighters. The renovations, which total more than $870,000 in cost, are nearly complete, and firefighters returned to the station about two weeks ago. The public can see the changes during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m.
The Valley Fire Department has 47 volunteer firefighters, including approximately seven firefighters who transferred in at the beginning of the month when the Navajo Nation took over operations at the Shiprock, Newcomb and Ojo Amarillo fire stations.

Valley Fire is the busiest of the San Juan County Fire Department districts. This year, it has received more than 1,700 calls, and expects to reach 2,000 calls before the end of the year.

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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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