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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 11, 2016

Car and Fannin County (TX) Fire Apparatus Collide, Killing Two

A car and a fire truck collided Sunday, killing two people and injuring another. Officials said it happened around 4:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 82 near Bonham. Authorities said 22-year-old Christopher Nelson of Austin, Ark. was driving a fire truck east on the highway when one of the front tires blew out.
Nelson lost control and went into the westbound lane.

A westbound car approaching the fire truck then veered into the ditch, where both vehicles collided.

Officials said Jose and Ana Chavez of Reno, Texas died on scene.

A passenger in the fire truck was taken to Texoma Medical Center.

Troopers said Nelson had just purchased the fire truck from the North Shore VFD. Officers said Nelson was driving it back to Arkansas at the time of the crash.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Fire Service Industry News: Waterway Cooperative LLC Growing to Central Florida

Waterway

Waterway Cooperative LLC, a premier fire hose and ground ladder testing company in the United States, operates in numerous locations, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, and New Mexico. Now they are growing again.

Last year, service began being offered in Virginia and West Virginia. This year, they are proud to announce that a new cooperative will begin serving central Florida! Waterway is the only ISO-9001 Quality Management certified company in the United States operating in its field, ensuring the highest standards of performance.

With its unique cooperative system, a fire department or municipality can be assured that the annually required NFPA tests are carried out by a local owner/operator and crew of experienced professionals. They also pioneered 24/7 on-line test records, saving fire departments the trouble of storing paper files.

In an effort to help fire departments painlessly comply with expanding NFPA standards, Waterway offers testing services such as hard suction, nozzle, appliance, system, and pump testing. While not all locations offer all these services, many co-ops do thereby providing fire departments with a one-stop-shop for multiple NFPA testing requirements.

Waterway Cooperative is always looking for new co-op owners to join their family. Any interested parties are encouraged to contact Dante Bongiorni at 888-999-5838 or dbongiorni@waterwayinc.com. They can also be reached at www.waterwayinc.com.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Coxreels 'Exhaust' Spring-Driven Reels Provide Necessary Ventilation for Any Application

Coxreels 300 series Exhaust

Coxreels 300 Series “Exhaust” hose reels are designed to enable the extraction of exhaust fumes directly from the source of their emission and maintain the safest workplace air quality. Coxreels exhaust reels conveniently store lengths of large diameter exhaust hose and mount to any wall, overhead, and floor position.

The heavy duty frame on Coxreels exhaust reels is built to provide strength, durability, and stability. The components of this reel are individually powder coated providing excellent resistance in any environment. These reels also feature a panel to easily access the main drum, where the internal ducting is included.

The 300 Series Exhaust reels are ideal for indoor vehicle exhaust removal, vehicle manufacturing facilities, automotive dealerships, fleet service centers, garage settings, and fire stations.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality, industrial grade hose, cord, and cable reels with leading industry innovation since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting each and every product made exclusively in the U.S.A.

For further information on the Coxreels® exhaust reel, contact Customer Service at (800) 269‐7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Chico (CA) Fire Department Gets Pierce Velocity TDA Quint

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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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