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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 5, 2016

Cebu City Government Distributes Fire Trucks to Fire Dept.

AFTER the Cebu City Police Office received new patrol cars from the City Government in two tranches, it was the turn of the City Fire Department yesterday. The City turned over a P13.5-million fire truck, which the fire department requested last year.

The City also turned over a fire truck each to Barangays Basak Pardo, Basak San Nicolas, Suba and Quiot. The vehicles are worth P3.5 million each.

Their purchase was charged to this year’s disaster fund.

At present, 26 lowland barangays already have their own fire trucks and fire volunteer brigades.

Mayor Michael Rama and Councilor Dave Tumulak led the blessing and turnover ceremony of the firefighting vehicles yesterday in front of City Hall, in time for the celebration of the first Engineering Week organized by the Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Tumulak said the P60-million fire truck with an aerial ladder, which can reach buildings taller than 22 floors, is due for delivery from abroad.

Morale booster

“These fire trucks will boost the morale of the Cebuanos because the City is already capable of supporting out firefighters. In case of fire, they can easily control it because we have enough fire trucks. We are giving back the taxes of our people through buying fire equipment for their safety,” Tumulak said.

Asked about the timing of the turnover, considering it’s days before elections on May 9, Tumulak reiterated Rama’s earlier stand that politics is not involved in the distribution.

“We need to give it right away because these vehicles are essential to the public and will serve the residents of the city,” he pointed out.

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Posted: May 5, 2016

SMFD Fire Engine Now Equipped With Full Paramedic Capabilities

San Marino Fire Department's fire engine is now a fully equipped paramedic engine. Engine 91 now carries all the paramedic supplies found in an ambulance including items like IV therapy supplies, pain management drugs, a cardiac monitor and cardiac drugs.

The new paramedic designation, which was received this week from the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency, enables the engine to respond to a call without an ambulance and treat a wider array of medical cases including asthma, a heart attack and broken bones.

San Marino Fire Chief Mario Rueda, who was very enthusiastic about Engine 91’s new paramedic capabilities, attributed the department’s successful transition to the “good hearts and good brains” of the department’s fire fighters.

“We’ve raised the bar on hiring,” said Chief Rueda, noting that all new hires must have paramedic and firefighter credentials.

SMFD’s firefighters each have 1,500 hours of paramedic training and receive an additional eight hours of continuing education every month from the UCLA Paramedic School.

Paramedic Coordinator and Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Tsay said Engine 91’s added capability will be helpful in situations when an ambulance is out of the station and another call comes in, which was the case during the time of this interview.



Read More:  SMFD Fire Engine Now Equipped With Full Paramedic Capabilities | http://sanmarinotribune.com/smfd-fire-engine-now-equipped-with-full-paramedic-capabilities/?trackback=tsmclip
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Posted: May 5, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Sutphen Pumpers

Fort Wayne (IN) Fire Department, two pumpers. Monarch cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL 380-hp engines; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 750-gallon tanks.

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Posted: May 4, 2016

Woman Stole Dekalb County Ambulance, Caused Accident

A hospital patient was arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance from DeKalb Memorial Hospital and causing a crash at Hambrick Drive and Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain.
Witness Chin Tsui said the impact of the crash was so intense, it took the tires right off the Mercedes that collided with the stolen ambulance.

According to police the woman crashed the ambulance and got into a fight with a pursuing officer.

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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

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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