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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: Feb 16, 2016

2014 Spartan Legend Series Pumper Fire Truck

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Posted: Feb 16, 2016

Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire Garnering Support to Replace Aging Fire Truck

POTOMAC - It's much-loved but even more worn after a quarter of a century. The quick response unit pickup for the Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire Department is, if not on its last wheels, at least creaking at the U-joints.

“It’s a 1991 (model) with 140,000 or 150,000 miles on it, and we’re starting to see quite a few mechanical breakdowns,” Fire Chief Ryan Hall said.

One of the last straws came a couple of summers ago when the three-quarter-ton Chevy fire truck had to be towed to Missoula for repair.

“There’s nothing more embarrassing than having a fire department rig on a tow truck going through town,” said Hall.

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Posted: Feb 16, 2016

Stillwater Claims Swartswood Fire Truck

STILLWATER -- Just hours after she and Stillwater Township Mayor Timmy Fisher went to former Swartswood Volunteer Fire Department to take back items that the township owns, Committeewoman Lisa Chammings reflected, "Today a change truly began, and it has many faces."
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Posted: Feb 16, 2016

Communities Agree on Joint Fire Truck Purchase

A new fire department vehicle will soon be serving local residents after resolution of a disagreement between neighboring communities. The Ford 550 4x4 Type 6 multi-use rescue unit from HME Inc. was scheduled for delivery this week, according to Hopkins Village Council President Mary Howard.

The cost was approximately $141,000, and it replaces a 30-year-old tanker truck at the Watson station, which was purchased used about 10-12 years ago.


The purchase had been discussed for several months by Hopkins Village, Hopkins Township, Watson Township and Monterey Township, who participate in a fire board partnership and would split the cost of the vehicle.


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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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