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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: Mar 7, 2016

Putnam County (TN) Fire Department Honors 30-Year Employee

Being with the same department for 30 years is quite an accomplishment, especially when that department existed solely on a volunteer basis for a number of years. "This is a true brotherhood," Jim Knight, who retired in December from the Putnam County Fire Department, said about being a part of that team.

Technology has also changed the way firemen attack fires, including the apparel firemen wear when going into a burning structure.


"I really enjoyed the accomplishments of getting in, putting the fire out and saving what I could," he said.

"It's certainly a team effort. You have to trust each other and feel comfortable to go into a fire with these guys."

During his retirement reception, a number of fellow firemen sang his praises, saying he raised the bar for future firefighters, which brought tears to Knight's eyes.

"I'm going to miss you all," he said. "But I'll still be around at least another year."

He felt like it was time to find something else.

"I'm not as young as I used to be," he said. "This is God-driven. He's given me that step to retire."

He also works with Putnam County Emergency Medical Services, which he'll be staying with over the next year before moving to Ohio. His wife is in the process of moving up there.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2016

Eagle Fire Co. (IN) Fire Apparatus has Arrived

The $268,000 truck is "100 percent paid for," says the chief. The purchase was made possible thanks to donations from the community.
After nearly five years of fundraising efforts, Eagle Fire Co., Oldenburg, members raised enough money to purchase a new tanker.

The 2015 Rosenbauer model is a 2,000-gallon tanker pumper with a three-man cab and 1,250-gpm (gallons per minute) pump. It was manufactured in South Dakota, report Chief Kevin Froehling, Assistant Chief Tom Nobbe and Secretary Willie Ronnebaum.

It will join the department’s fleet of vehicles, which include a 2004 engine, 1999 tanker, 1996 rescue truck, 2005 and 1973 brush trucks and early 2000’s Ford Explorer first responder vehicle.


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Posted: Mar 7, 2016

Tam Valley Welcomes New Engine to Southern Marin Fire Fleet

A row of children, some in firefighter gear, squared off with a brand new 35,000-pound fire engine on Saturday morning, awaiting the signal to charge. "All right," said Adam Vollmer, fire engineer of the Southern Marin Fire Protection District. "I'm going to need everyone to help me push."
Children of all ages and their families joined Southern Marin firefighters in welcoming Engine 4 to the fleet, pushing the truck backwards into the Tam Valley neighborhood firehouse to end the ceremonial tradition.

Standing at about 10-feet tall, the new Type 1 fire engine is a custom-made, tricked-out, bright red firefighting machine. The engine, manufactured by Pierce, features a 500 gallon water tank, a 15 gallon foam tank and a 1,500 gallon per minute water pump.

Tubbs said the new truck, which cost just shy of $600,000, offers new technology, comfort and safety for the firefighters, including a roll-cage design and other features.

The truck also has what are called quick-attack hoses, made for easy access in emergencies — one situated on the vehicle’s side and another on the bumper. And the LED ribbon lighting that framed the exterior compartments lit the truck like a Christmas tree.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2016

Burglars Steal Rescue Equipment from Lemon Cove Fire Station

It's not something you hear about everyday: the people who protect and serve our communities becoming victims of a crime. The Lemon Cove Fire Department in Tulare County was burglarized. The thieves got away with thousands of dollars worth of equipment..

Firefighters say they were out doing a training when burglars cut through the fence and stole rescue equipment from one of their fire trucks.

Now only two fire trucks are ready to use in case of an emergency at the  station off highway 198.

The third one was moved to a different location after thieves broke into it sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

"Unknown suspects gained entry into a fire truck that contained a jaws of life kit," said Lieutenant. John Weeller, Tulare County Sheriff's Office.

The equipment was taken from the truck they at the back of the station parking lot.

The jaws of life kit cost 18,000 thousand dollars when it was purchased 7 years ago.

"But the cost of that to replace it this day and age is between $25,000 and 30,000," said Charlie Norman, Fire Chief.

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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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