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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 12, 2016

Grant Money Will Buy Poughkeepsie (NY) Fire Apparatus

Grant money means a new fire truck for Poughkeepsie, with no impact on taxpayers
For the past five years, it has been a struggle just to stay put with old firefighting equipment, said Poughkeepsie Fire Chief Mark Johnson said, while standing in front of an ancient fire truck soon to be replaced.

He said being able to replace 20-year-old equipment that may be called out several times a day, serves a critical safety need for both the department and the public.

"You can do the math on 20 years of wear and tear and firefighting and the huge financial expense it is to maintain these so they're safe for our firefighters to operate as well as the safety and efficiency when they get to the scene to make sure they operate properly and safely," Johnson said.

The city is in no position to afford a half million dollars out of the city budget, to grant money, secured by Assemblyman Frank Skartados, will cover the purchase of a replacement engine.

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Posted: Oct 12, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Aerials

Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department 75-foot rear-mount aerial ladders (two). Arrow XT cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines.

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Posted: Oct 11, 2016

Selectmen Approve Solar Project for Allenstown (NH) Fire Station

Plans for putting solar panels on top of the town's fire department have been officially accepted. The Board of Selectmen approved both an easement and purchase agreement to allow the technology to be installed at the 1 Ferry St. structure. NhSolarGarden.com, LLC, based in Portsmouth, will install and maintain the panels on top of the building.
The town will buy the power generated by the panels at a price 10 percent lower than what a supplier of their choice would charge.

The power will be enough to fuel the entire fire station, with some left over as well.

"It's enough to meet the needs of our fire department, and we have enough excess to meet most of the needs of the library," said Town Administrator Shaun Mulholland.

The panels will be an overall solid investment for the town, according to Mulholland.

"We don't have to lay out the money and we're going to get the (electricity) for the next 20 years," Mulholland said.

The deal spelled out in the easement will be good for the next two decades. After that, officials will need to renegotiate those terms.

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Posted: Oct 11, 2016

Carmel (IN) Celebrates Opening of Fire Station

The Carmel Fire Dept. kicked off National Fire Prevention Week in a big way with the grand opening of Fire Station 44.

City officials and community members gathered at the station, 5032 E. Main St., Oct. 9 for a ceremony, tours and official uncoupling of the hose. Firefighters began working out of the station in late September.

The 14,000-square-foot facility replaced the original structure, built in 1980. It is designed with the latest technology but honors tradition with an exterior design reflecting firehouses of the early 1900s. The livable areas are approximately 4,500 square feet.

The firefighters who work at the station partnered with the architect to design the facility to meet their specific needs and desires, a first in Carmel. The architect used a handwritten sketch from the firefighters when designing the exterior and referenced mock floor plans they created.

Among the firefighters’ requests was a fire pole, upstairs living areas, a large workout area and arched bay doors.

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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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