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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: May 26, 2016

New Bristol (VT) Fire Station Nearly Complete

In just about a month, the Bristol Fire Department will have a new building to call home.Contractors are finishing some of the last work inside and out. The new $3.2 million dollar facility was given the okay by the community last year. The state-of-the-art building offers more office space and truck bays.
It replaces the Department's original fire station built in 1897.

"The old fire station, as you can see it hasn't changed much since it was built in 1897. It's certainly served the community well, but it has long past met our needs. We are currently working out of three different buildings in two geographic locations, and this project for a new fire station has been in the making for 14 years now," said Bristol Fire Chief Brent LaRose.

Chief LaRose hopes to create a museum area inside the new building as a nod to the Department's history. He says much of the new furniture has been donated and fundraised by the community. Firefighters should be all moved in by the end of June.

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Posted: May 26, 2016

Pawtucket (RI) Firefighters Push to Keep Fire Station Open

The fight over the future of a Pawtucket fire station continues. Residents joined for a meeting with members of the fire department and the mayor, to talk about Station 3, which is located near McCoy Stadium.
At the meeting, the city council amended Mayor Donald Grebien's budget by adding $100,000 to it to repair public safety buildings, but the president of the fire union believes the department only needs $50,000 to repair the aging fire station.

Union President Will Maher says, "I do believe there is a window of opportunity to keep the building open. I'm encouraged by the fact that money was put into the budget, which will give us a little more time to maintain the building and deal with the city and try to come up with a solution that's amicable to everybody."

But, Mayor Grebien says he is looking for $1.8 million in concessions to offset the cost of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant Pawtucket isn't receiving this year.

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Posted: May 26, 2016

Students Name Onset (MA) Fire Apparatus

Meet the "Water Dragon," Onset's newest firetruck, which earned its name courtesy of a Minot Forest Elementary third grader. Christine Quimby's third grade class won a pizza party and a visit from the fire department in its new truck on Wednesday. Student Patrick Tripp submitted the winning entry in a contest hosted by the Onset Fire Department.
When the department needed a name for the station's latest addition, Bill Lockwood, chair of the Fire Department Building Committee, decided a contest should settle the matter.

All students from grades one to four could submit names. The fire department received nearly

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Posted: May 26, 2016

Colquitt Regional Volunteer Auxiliary Donates Equipment to EMS

MOULTRIE, Ga. - Members of the Colquitt Regional Volunteer Auxiliary recently purchased two LUCAS Chest Compression Systems for the Colquitt County EMS Front Line ambulances. The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a safe and efficient tool that standardizes chest compressions in accordance with the latest scientific guidelines.

MOULTRIE, Ga. — Members of the Colquitt Regional Volunteer Auxiliary recently purchased two LUCAS Chest Compression Systems for the Colquitt County EMS Front Line ambulances.

The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a safe and efficient tool that standardizes chest compressions in accordance with the latest scientific guidelines.

Research studies have shown that mechanically controlled LUCAS compressions are able to sustain a higher blood flow to the brain and heart compared to manual compressions. The machine does not tire as a person will and maintains a steady rhythm. Patients receiving compressions via the LUCAS machine while in transit are often in better shape than patients receiving manual treatment.

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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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