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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

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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Posted: Jun 1, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Midwest Fire Pumper-Tanker

Continental (OH) Fire Department, pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 350-hp engine; Darley LSP 1,000-gpm pump.

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Posted: May 31, 2016

Construction Begins on Augusta (ME) New Fire Station

Construction work began last week at the site of what will be Augusta's first new fire station since Lyndon B. Johnson was president. An official groundbreaking ceremony for the roughly $4 million station is scheduled for Thursday in north Augusta.
The last time Augusta had a new fire station, the Augusta Fire Department responded to 500 fire calls a year. The department now responds to 1,300 fire calls in addition to 4,500 calls requesting emergency medical service.

Chief Roger Audette says the new station will provide more room for firefighters, trucks, ambulances and other equipment.

Construction is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2017. It will not be finished by the time Augusta’s new multipurpose ladder firetruck is expected to arrive in November.

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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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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