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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 2, 2016

Coxreels Offers Custom Products for Any Application

Coxreels products

Coxreels is pleased to offer its customers thousands of standard products to choose from; however, in the event that a customer cannot locate the perfect reel for a specific application, Coxreels has the capability to custom build any product to your exact specification.

Coxreels custom-built products offer a complete solution to any of your hose, cord, and cable reel needs. Coxreels offers custom design expertise and manufacturing flexibility that is unique in the industry, which is why the company is proud to manufacture the most complete and diverse line of custom reels in the industry.

For those at Coxreels, analyzing individual customer requirements and arriving at the best reeling solution for the application at hand comes naturally. After 93 years in the hose, cord, and cable reeling industry, Coxreels’ has set the bar as the expert in custom-designed and engineered products.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high-quality professional grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of its products right here in the U.S.A.

For further information on the Coxreels® custom products, contact Customer Service at (800) 269-7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Jun 2, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Smeal Pumper-Tanker

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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

Sinkhole Puts Lynchburg (VA) Fire Appratus Out of Service

A sinkhole on Harrison Street caught a tire of the Lynchburg Fire Department’s Engine 1 Tuesday afternoon, rendering the vehicle unusable until technicians clear it to go back into service.
Battalion Chief Robert Lipscomb said there was no obvious damage to the vehicle, which got its left rear tire caught in the sinkhole while leaving the scene of a call at the corner of Harrison and 7th streets.

The hole was caused by a collapsed sewer line and appeared as the fire engine pulled away, he said.

Russell Ayscue, captain of logistics, said firefighters drained 750 gallons of water — about 6,000 pounds worth — into a storm drain to remove some weight from the back. A wrecker pulled the truck out at about 2:30 p.m.

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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

Parked Cars Slowing Down Tampa Fire Apparatus

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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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