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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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: May 17, 2016

EVT Certifications

The Washington Fire Mechanics would like to recognize the achievements of the following individuals

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Posted: May 17, 2016

Fire Truck Observations from the Trade Show Circuit

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Milwaukee Ambulance and Vehicle Collide in Intersection

Posted: May 16, 2016

Milwaukee Ambulance and Vehicle Collide in Intersection

Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News an ambulance and a vehicle collided near 92nd and Oklahoma on Sunday, May 15th. The ambulance was apparently carrying a patient to a hospital in Milwaukee. That patient was placed in another ambulance and taken to Froedtert Hospital after the crash.

Officials say occupants in the other vehicle were taken by West Allis Fire Department ambulance to a hospital in Milwaukee. It’s unclear how many people from that vehicle had to be transported.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Firefighting Aircraft at Columbia Air Attack Base

Contract pilots flew two CAl Fire S-2T retardant-dropping tanker planes into Columbia Air Attack Base this week to respond to fires across the Mother Lode as spring and summer heat up.

There’s also a OV-10A Bronco used for aerial traffic control and leading retardant runs, and Copter 404, a performance-enhanced Bell 205 Super Huey, which is set up for hoist rescues, water drops, crew transport, recon missions and helitack.

“We came on Monday and these airplanes will be here through the fire season,” Dave Kelly, a tanker pilot contracted to Cal Fire by DynCorp International, said Thursday on the flight line.

Firefighter Sarah Shore worked with Aviation Mechanic Butch Hall on cleaning one of the two S-2s. Each of the planes can carry up to 1,200 gallons of retardant.

“Fire season historically is through Oct. 15 but with the drought that’s been extending it out,” Kelly said. “We’ve had extra duty the past few years.”

Cal Fire’s priorities for the coming heat season include avoiding any repeat of the 2013 Rim Fire or the 2015 Butte Fire. Peak fire season is scheduled to begin June 20, said Chief Josh White of Cal Fire’s Tuolumne Calaveras Unit.