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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: Dec 19, 2016

Fire Truck Crash on the Expressway

Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2016 7:22 PM EST Updated: Saturday, December 17, 2016 7:22 PM EST SAN JUAN--Two San Juan firefighters were taken to the hospital after their fire truck flipped over. San Juan police chief Juan Gonzalez said it happened around 12:30 p.m.
Saturday in the westbound lanes of the expressway not far from the Basilica. The crash caused traffic on the expressway  from Donna to San Juan for hours.

     Officers said the driver lost control trying to get onto the ramp. The crash remains under investigation.

     The firefighters' injuries are considered non-life threatening. They have been released from the hospital.
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Posted: Dec 19, 2016

Tractor trailer strikes rescue truck, firefighters on I-65

A tractor trailer lost control on I-65 near Smiths Grove, Kentucky Sunday morning, striking a fire rescue truck and two firemen. The Smiths Grove Fire Department had responded to multiple collisions due to icy road conditions on Interstate 65 near mile marker 38.

Just before 6:30 a.m., Kumar Amandeep, 33, of West Hill, California, was operating a 2017 Freightliner tractor trailer and traveling southbound when he lost control of his semi.

He struck a 2006 Kenworth Fire Rescue truck that was on the shoulder with its emergency equipment activated.

Amandeep’s semi-truck then separated from the trailer and overturned, striking Chief Kenneth Priddy and Assistant Chief Steven Wilson with the Smiths Grove Fire Department

Asst. Chief Wilson was transported to the Medical Center in Bowling Green with non-life threatening injuries.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Sutphen Pumper

The rig is built on a Sutphen 62-inch, extended cab with 10-inch raised roof and seating for four.

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Posted: Dec 16, 2016

Bed bugs infesting Chester city fire stations

Sources tell us FOX 29 bed bugs are biting first responders in the fire houses in the city of Chester. They're quite worried, and they could be unwittingly bringing those bed bugs into your homes. So what's happening it to stop it?

It was about a week ago when a couple of Chester firefighters at Station 82 started complaining of bug bites. 

Well it wasn't long until they realized those bites came from bed bugs.  In their sleeping quarters that forced them to toss their beds into the trash.

Fox 29 has now learned both of Chester's firehouses are now infested with bed bugs.

Box springs and mattresses from Chester Fire Station were tossed to the curb after the nasty discovery of bed bugs.

Several sources telling FOX 29 more than a week ago two firefighters were bitten as they slept in their bunks at the Chester fire Station Number 82.

Several firefighters tell us they informed headquarters about the problem.  What happened?  The station was given cans of bed bug spray according to sources. 

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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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