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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: Nov 2, 2022

Charleston (IL) approves $780K for New Fire Engine

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved a $780,630 purchase for a new fire engine for the 2024-25 fiscal year on Tuesday, DailyEasternNews.com reported.

The engine will replace one from 2001, which is due to be replaced in the fiscal year 2024-25, but the council has been advised to make the purchase now to prevent further cost inflation, the report said.

The council unanimously approved a $228,894 purchase for a new ambulance for the fire department as well. The new ambulance, expected to be delivered during the 2023-24 fiscal year, is to replace a current ambulance from 2013 with over 180,000 miles, according to the report.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2022

$35K in Life-Saving Equipment Stolen from Nova Scotia Fire Department

Pictou County District RCMP is investigating after approximately $35,000 worth of equipment was stolen from a volunteer fire department in Barney’s River, including essential tools to save lives, CA.News.Yahoo.com reported.

On Sunday, police responded to a call of a break-in believed to have taken place between 11 p.m. AT on Oct. 26 and 11 p.m. AT on Oct. 30 at the Barney’s River Volunteer Fire Department, the report said.

A set of extrication cutters, a Hurst electric ram, a Stihl power saw and a Milwaukee reciprocating saw were among the pieces stolen, the report said.

Those specialized items are used to extricate victims from car collisions or to gain entry to buildings.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2022

Maugansville (MD) Walk-In Rescue Is Built on a Mack by 4 Guys

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The Maugansville (MD) Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company was formed in the late 1920s. It started operation with a 1928 Ford Model AA truck with a front-mounted pump.

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Later, it operated with a 1980 GMC step van for rescue operations, which was replaced in 1999 with a Pierce Arrow walk-around rescue with a 16-foot box.

The fire company’s first-due response area consists of 25 square miles that has a railroad line, an airport, an interstate, feed mills, warehousing for Amazon and other businesses, farms, and single-family dwellings. The department is also second due for Hagerstown, MD; Greencastle, PA; and a mountainous region in the area.

Maugansville Chief Mark Miller says the latest squad apparatus took about five years from inception to delivery.

“Prior to my becoming fire chief, the past chief and apparatus committee presented a squad specification to our membership,” Miller says. “Then, when I became chief, we met with the various fire apparatus builders just to research what was out there. We then made changes and presented them to our membership.”

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Posted: Nov 2, 2022

Photo Apparatus of the Day: November 2, 2022

Midwest Fire—Roxbury (NY) Fire Department mini pumper. Ford F-550 crew cab and chassis; Ford Power Stroke 6.7L diesel 330-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,250-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 300-gallon water tank; 12-gallon foam cell; All-Poly™ construction; Hale SmartFOAM 2.1A single-agent foam system; Elkhart Sidewinder EXM remote monitor. Dealer: Brett Jensen, Midwest Fire, Luverne, MN.


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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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