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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: Nov 1, 2022

Woman Killed, Four Firefighters Hurt in Springfield Township (OH) Fire Truck/Car Wreck

A 27-year-old Cincinnati woman died in a car crash with a Springfield Township fire truck Monday.

The crash happened around 10:13 a.m. on West North Bend Road near Greenfield Drive, WXIX reports.

Kyana Lenon, 27, was driving east on West North Bend when she crossed center and hit the fire truck head-on, police say.

Firefighters at the scene extricated Lenon, and she was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center where she died. Four firefighters were also transported to the hospital after the accident.

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Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Easton (ME) Fire Department Gets New Truck Upgrade to Fleet

A brand new fire truck was delivered to the Easton Fire Department October 26 and will serve as a secondary vehicle for fire emergencies, TheCounty.Me reported.

The Easton Fire Department has engines with an age range from 1982 to 2010, with the new combination fire tanker and engine to replace the 1982 fire truck, the report said. The new truck cost less than $385,000, with the fire department giving the town $350,000 up front and paid the rest when the truck was delivered.

The old tanker holds 5,000 gallons, while the new fire truck holds 3,000 gallons of water but has a water pump, ladder, deck guns, hoses and self-contained breathing apparatus, according to the report. The new fire truck can draw water from any brook or pond at less than 1,500 gallons per minute, the report said.

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Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Brampton (Canada) Getting New Electric Fire Truck in Spring 2023

The city of Brampton (Canada) has ordered a Rosenbauer RTX electric fire truck that is expected to arrive in the spring and be working out of the station on Chrysler Drive, BramptonGuardian.com reported.

The truck is built to run primarily on electricity, which a diesel generator for backup.

According to Rosenbauer, the unit has 483 horsepower and can run for two hours at full capacity before needing a charge. It can run an extra six hours on full blast with the diesel generator.

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Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Plumsteadville (PA) Fire Gets $1.7M Grant for Renovations

The Plumsteadville (PA) Volunteer Fire Company will rebuild a sub-station it recently demolished and make renovations to its main fire station thanks to a $1.7 million state grant announced last week, TAPinto.net reported.

The grant is part of the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). RACP is a Pennsylvania program that focuses on the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. RACP projects typically have a regional focus and help boost the economies of the surrounding communities.

The grant funds will be used for re-construction of the recently demolished Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company’s Sub-Station No. 20 and for renovations to its main station No. 24. These renovations and rebuilding projects will replace the existing, outdated structure, bringing it
up to code and ensuring safe operation for years to come, a press release said.

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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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