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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 5, 2016

Titusville (FL) Firefighter Seriously Injured in Fire Station

A Titusville firefighter was seriously injured on Monday while preparing to respond to a call, prompting an emergency airlift to a Melbourne hospital. The firefighter was preparing inside a fire station around 5:30 p.m. when he slipped and fell, according to Scott Gaenicke, a spokesman for the Titusville Fire Department.
He suffered a head injury and was airlifted to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne.

An update released by Titusville Fire and Emergency Services said a CT scan at the hospital showed there were no fractures or bleeding. Staples were required for cuts.

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Posted: Jul 4, 2016

Portage (IN) Fire Station Nearing Move-In Status

Portage Fire Station 3 will move from City Hall to its new station likely in early September with an operational date of September 18, Fire Chief Tom Fieffer said.
The $4 million building is being completed by The Pangere Corporation of Gary.

There won't be much moving from the present fire station 3 to its new facility, Fieffer said. What's there is old and being replaced, from bedding to kitchen equipment. Only the apparatus, turnout gear and weight room equipment will make the trek east on Central Avenue to the new facility.

The new station features four bays in the 12,000-square-foot facility. The tower truck will be moved from station two on Old Porter Road, said Fieffer, to provide a more central location in the city.

The remaining bays will be filled with an engine, rescue unit and division chief's vehicle.

The only administrative office in the new station will be for the division or turn chief. Seven personnel will initially work out of the station, but there will be room for growth. The new house can hold 12 personnel.

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Posted: Jul 4, 2016

Snow Hill (NC) Firefighters Better Equipped to Save Pets from Smoke Inhalation

Snow Hill firefighters are now better equipped to save the lives of four-legged residents who may be overcome by smoke inhalation from a house fire. Invisible Fence Brand has donated a kit containing three pet oxygen masks of various sizes to the Snow Hill Fire Department.
Invisible Fence Brand has donated a kit containing three pet oxygen masks of various sizes to the Snow Hill Fire Department.

Chief Lynwood Bunn said the new equipment includes instructions on how much oxygen to use for each size of mask as well instructions on how to perform CPR on dogs and cats.

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Posted: Jul 4, 2016

Two Texas Fire Departments Get New Fire Equipment

Two fire departments received grants from Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department received a grant for new rescue equipment, while the City of Graham FD received a grant for a slip-on unit.
The slip-on unit is built for the rigors of the fire service and easily mounted in the back of a pick-up truck or a custom built bed and is especially effective in handling wildland, vehicle and structure fires.

Water rescue gear and rescue stabilization equipment were among the equipment received by Burkburnett VFD. “We are pleased to have the stabilization equipment that will be beneficial when responding to auto accidents,” Burkburnett Chief Rodney Ryalls said. “The equipment can be used to stabilize overturned vehicles, large machines and also has the capability to be used as a tripod for confined space rescue.”

The equipment is intended to make it safer for Burkburnett volunteer firefighters and victims. In Graham, the new slip-on provides a more functional truck than the previous unit they had.

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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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