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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 1, 2016

Indianapolis Fire Department Dedicates Fire Station

The Indianapolis Fire Department dedicated a new building Wednesday. The building will house the new executive offices. It's located on the 900 block of Fort Wayne Avenue, near Alabama and 9th Streets in downtown Indianapolis. Mayor Joe Hogsett joined IFD's Chief Ernest Malone for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

New Fire Apparatus Begins Serving Irondale (AL)

A new ladder truck will begin serving the city of Irondale after being blessed during a dedication ceremony this weekend. The Irondale Fire Department's Blessing and Dedication Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of Irondale City Hall, located at 101 20th Street South.
Fire Chief Randy Davis and Assistant Chief Brad Doss also will recognize the recent promotions of Capt. John Mize and Lt. Brian Anderton, as well as five newly hired employees: Joseph Hall, Graylon Robertson, David Salter, Thomas Casey and Blake Dunn.
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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

Greenwich (CT) Fire Apparatus Gets Washed by Students

Some fifth-graders at the North Mianus School had their hands full during a weekend car wash. Who should arrive on the scene for a car wash but a Greenwich fire truck? It took a lot of suds and elbow grease to clean up the truck, but the students were up for the job.
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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

Paul Conway Fire Welcomes Dave Liske, Keith Miles

Paul Conway Fire recently announced the arrival of two new team members: Dave Liske and Kieth Miles.

Dave Liske

Dave will serve as Sales Representative for Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa. His passion for the fire industry began at an early age, as a Firefighter Explorer throughout high school. He has been in the fire service since 1985 and is currently a captain at the Rock Island Arsenal (IL) Fire Department. Prior to this, he was a member of the McCausland (IA) Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years.

Dave’s repertoire includes: MABAS 43 Hazmat Team Leader, Member of the Illinois Task Force 1, Fire Officer IV, Hazmat Technician and Technical Rescue Technician. He also served as a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps.

“We are thrilled to have an individual with so much experience like Dave on our team and look forward to having him develop relationships with individuals and departments in his respective territories,” said Sales Director, Lee Kasten.

Keith Miles

Keith Miles will serve as Sales Representative for Western Illinois and Eastern Missouri.

Firefighting and pre-hospital medicine always fascinated Keith and he is happy that he was able to realize his dream. Keith is a 26-year veteran of and captain with the Granite City (IL) Fire Department.

Keith was also a paramedic for 14 years and has certifications in Hazmat, OSHA 30, is confined space trained and has completed NFIRS officer training.

“As we continue to expand into new territories, we are happy to have Keith on board. With his commitment to the fire service industry, we know that he will ensure that every individual and department receives the highest level of customer service,” said Sales Director, Lee Kasten.

For those in Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa, Dave can be contacted directly at (563) 529-0052. For those in Western Illinois and Eastern Missouri, Keith can be contacted directly at (618) 971-7072.

 To learn more about Paul Conway Fire, visit Fire.paulconwayshields.com.

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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