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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: Jul 27, 2016

Safe Fleet Announces New Hires

The Safe Fleet Emergency & Industrial sales team is proud to announce a number of experienced and valuable new hires. Each new associate will be focusing on the Safe Fleet Emergency Market brands--Elkhart Brass, R•O•M, FoamPro, and FRC. Their efforts will concentrate on customer development and sales growth responsibilities for each of their assigned territories. A major benefit to customers is the fact that each new Safe Fleet team member offers a wealth of unique, yet practical, industry experience; from both a sales and end-user perspective.

Jay White

Jay White, a former city of Los Angeles (CA) firefighter, joined Safe Fleet as the Western Regional Sales Manager. Jay’s most recent work experience also includes Fire Aide and Allstar Fire Equipment. His territory includes: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Jay will be based in Hayden, Idaho Cell: 310-729-6429.

Dean Hutt

Dean Hutt joins Safe Fleet as Midwest Regional Sales Manager taking over for Mark Frieden, who entered early retirement due to health reasons. Dean’s previous post was at Elkhart Brass where he was a successful OEM Sales Manager. In addition, Dean served as Fire Chief for both the Indianola Fire Department and the State of Iowa. Plus, Dean was on the Heiman Fire Equipment sales team. His territory includes: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota. Dean will be based in Thayer, Iowa Cell: 515-322-6974

Jason Witmier

Jason Witmier is the new Safe Fleet Northeast Regional Sales Manager. He was most recently with KME as the Aerial product manager and is also an Assistant Fire Chief with the Pottsville Fire Department. Jason’s territory includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Vermont. Jason will be based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

 Cell: 570-656-3021.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Impel cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2016

Salado (TX) VFD Receives Grant for New Brush Fire Apparatus

The Salado Volunteer Fire Department received a $200,000 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service for a new brush truck. The new truck will replace a smaller 20-year-old department vehicle. "The new brush truck is larger and has more options that make it safer for the firefighters," Salado VFD Chief Shane Berrier said in a released on Tuesday.
The brush truck has a 1,000-gallon water tank, 20-gallon foam tank, a bumper turret nozzle and an assortment of hoses that will increase the department's capabilities to protect the community. The truck will be used for fighting wildland or grass fires.

Berrier said it allows firefighters to fight a wildland fire when only one volunteer is available.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2016

Haldimand (Canada) Wheat-Field Fire Destroys Fire Apparatus, Damages Another

One fire truck was destroyed and another badly damaged during a blaze that burned through a 50-acre wheat field Friday afternoon. The fire started just after 3 p.m., at a farm on Third Line in a rural area between Caledonia and Hagersville, said Haldimand County Fire Chief Rob Grimwood.
A farmer had been cutting hay, and that appeared to have ignited the field, Grimwood added.

No one was injured in the fire, which completely destroyed one pumper truck and significantly damaged a tanker truck, Grimwood said.

"As much as we've destroyed two trucks here, this is a big victory," he said. "This was an incredibly large fire."

Grimwood estimated the loss of the two vehicles at more than $500,000.

Winds shifted quickly and the trucks were set ablaze while they were being repositioned, Grimwood said.

This was the first time a fire truck had been destroyed during a blaze in Haldimand County, he added.

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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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