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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.

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Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Photo Apparatus of the Day: October 31, 2022

E-ONE—Cumberland (RI) Fire District pumper. Cyclone cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; 320-amp Leece Neville alternator; Class 1 TPG pressure governor; Trident primer; Whelen warning light package. Dealer: Brian Zarlenga, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, North Attleboro, MA.


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Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Thurston Fire Company Gets New Engine

One Steuben County (NY) fire company has a new truck, fingerlakesdailynews.com reported.

In a Saturday Facebook post, the Thurston Fire Company out of Campbell (NY) announced it bought a fire truck from the Corning Joint Fire District to replace its current engine, according to the report.

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Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Washington (PA) Fire Department Dedicates New Engine

Washington (PA) Fire Department dedicated its new Pierce Enforcer rescue engine Saturday, Observer-Reporter.com reported.

The engine will bear a plaque dedicated to the memory of Jeremy LaBella, a Washington firefighter who died in the line of duty in February 2007 when a roof collapsed during a structure fire, the report said.

The truck replaces an engine that has been retired. It is the beginning of a modernization plan for the fire department, according to the report.

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Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Longmont (CO) to donate fire truck to Ciudad Guzman (Mexico)

Longmont (CO) will donate one of its fire trucks, which has reached the end of its official lifespan, to its sister city in Ciudad Guzman, Mexico, TimesCall.com reported.

The city council unanimously approved the fire truck’s donation during its regular meeting Tuesday. It is believed to have an auction value of $50,000, the report said.

Longmont previously gave two of its older brush trucks to Ciudad Guzman, which has been Longmont’s sister city since 1997, according to the report.

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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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