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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: Jun 21, 2016

West Springfield (MA) Receives Federal Grant to Upgrade Fire Equipment

Congressman Richard Neal joined local officials Monday to announce a $48,000 federal grant for the West Springfield Fire Department, which will use the money to upgrade aging equipment. Neal was joined at fire headquarters on Van Deene Avenue by West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Fire Chief Bill Flaherty and state Rep.
The Fire Department matched 10 percent of the grant, bringing the grand total to $52,800.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to buy new equipment, including a Jaws of Life rescue tool, and was made possible by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Fire Administration.

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Posted: Jun 21, 2016

Burnet (TX) Adds New Fire Apparatus with Greater Reach

The Burnet Fire Department recently added a truck to the bay with a ladder that measures 100 feet. The truck gives the department a big tool in not just fighting fires but other emergencies, including water rescues in which firefighters can extend the ladder to get people to safety.

City officials have known for a number of years a new truck was needed because of the ages of others. The department owns one that is 21 years old and another that’s 29. While the trucks “look nice, pretty and shiny and work OK,” City Manager David Vaughn said their ages forced officials to look for better options.

In May, the city council approved the purchase of the ladder truck for $1.1 million. Repairs and upgrades to the older trucks could easily hit the $500,000 to $600,000 mark.

To help pay for the new truck, the Burnet Economic Development Corp. pledged $200,000, and Emergency Services District No. 7 pledged an additional $126,000. The Burnet City Council previously approved $300,000 for the purchase for a total of $626,000.

Vaughn said the remaining balance of $474,000 will come out of the 90-day reserves, where the city borrows money from itself and pays itself back.

When he considered the options of replacing parts of the old trucks with new ones versus buying a new truck, Vaughn said a new truck was the way to go.

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Posted: Jun 21, 2016

Nashville Fire Station Closing for Asbestos, Sewage Repairs

A Nashville fire station is shutting down temporarily because of asbestos and a sewer line that needs replacing. It has made the station impossible for firefighters to work from or stay in. However, the people who are served by Fire Station 27 in Crieve Hall and Oak Hill are worried about increased response times.
The Nashville Fire Department's spokesman Brian Haas said they "hope" response times don't increase. They're taking several precautions to keep this from happening.

Station 27's truck was relocated to Station 10, which is about four miles away from the 4720 Trousdale Drive location.

The station's engine was relocated to Station 6, which is about three miles away on Haywood Lane.

Meanwhile, fire officials say they are increasing staff at Station 20 so they have enough firefighters and EMTs to respond to the affected areas.

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Posted: Jun 21, 2016

Salt Lake City Officials to Break Ground for New Fire Station

Salt Lake City fire officials on Tuesday joined elected city leaders and agency directors, architects and construction officials for the groundbreaking of the fire department's new Station 14, which will be the second net-zero energy fire station in the country.
The groundbreaking — at the new Station 14 site, at the corner of 3800 West and California Avenue (1285 South) — was preceded by remarks from Fire Chief Brian Dale, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Councilmember Andrew Johnston, and Vicki Bennett, director of the Office of Sustainability, according to a fire department news release.

The two-story building will be 17,100 square feet including a four-bay, 5,770 square-foot garage for housing fire and emergency apparatus

There will be 10 single-bunk rooms and two officer suites, along with space programmed for fire operations that include a station office, kitchen, maintenance and training spaces.

It will be designated as one of the city's branch stations to coordinate city-wide disaster relief.

This station will replace the current Station 14, located at 1560 Industrial Road (1900 West), which is the oldest fire station in Salt Lake City.

Built in 1968, the single-company station can no longer adequately house and support the most current firefighting equipment. This station will be re-purposed as the Fire Training Center, as it is located adjacent to the city's fire training tower.

Emergency crews working from the new location will still meet the four-minute response goal to any location in the district, the news release said.

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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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