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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.

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Charles County (MD) Fire Truck Crash Leaves Two Injured

Two people are in the hospital after a fire truck responding to a fire in Accokeek crashed into a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, Fox5DC.com reported

The Charles County Fire Department said the driver of one of its trucks overturned while merging onto Route 210 near Hawthorne Road, tumbling into the side of an SUV, the report said. Officials said the collision occurred around 3:15 p.m. 

The driver of the fire department’s water tanker truck was transported to a hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening, the report said.  

The driver of the SUV was also transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the report. 

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. 

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Burlington (IA) Fire Lays Out Plans for New Station, Training Tower

The Burlington Fire Department’s mission is to be the premier emergency response agency in southeast Iowa, a goal that would be helped by a new fire station and training facility, TheHawkEye.com reported.

Addressing the Burlington City Council on Monday, a fire official laid out the department’s plans for a new fire station that will serve the northwest portion of Burlington that lies outside of the four-minute drive time from Central Fire Station and Station 2, the report said.

The fire department and city officials for months have been laying the groundwork for the construction of a new station, complete with a four-story training facility, to replace the makeshift station inside the Black Hawk Food Services building at 3400 West Mount Pleasant Street, where Station 3 has been located since October 2018, the report said.

The next steps in the process for the new station and training facility include expanding the fire station committee to more community members and finalization of the committee’s draft request for qualifications, the report said.

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Photo Apparatus of the Day: November 17, 2022

Pierce—Minneapolis (MN) Fire Department, 100-foot medium-duty, tillered aerial ladder. Arrow XT tractor and chassis; Detroit Diesel DD13 505-hp engine; Harrison 8-kW generator. Dealer: Brad White, MacQueen Emergency, Apple Valley, MN.


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Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Dalton (MA) Fire District Has Outgrown Its Station

Dalton Fire District is looking to take some strain off its overcrowded station at 20 Flansburg Avenue, BerkshireEagle.com reported.

District heads have targeted the former Dalton Garage, located just across the street. But before they move in, the district will need town approval and a competitive bid, the report said.

The fire department needs more space for its equipment and offices, especially after adding some services in the last two years, a fire official said.

The department’s biggest constraint has been housing and operating its ambulance service. Running the ambulance has added eight full-time staff members to the department who need a place to work, and the emergency vehicle itself takes up space in an already cramped station, according to the report.

The garage, at 385 Main Street, was listed at about $750,000, the report said. With competitive bidding, the fire official expects the building will likely go between $1 million and $1.5 million.

The former Dalton Garage at 385 Main Street in Dalton (MA). (Source: Google maps)
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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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