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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 3, 2016

Baytown Fire Trucks, Ambulances Now Feature "In God We Trust" Stickers

34;In God we trust" decals are being displayed on city fire trucks and ambulances in Baytown.
Baytown City Council supported the move. Similar stickers were placed on city vehicles in Katy, Angleton and Liberty County recently.
Baytown City Manager Rick Davis says he has another idea where the motto can be placed.
The American Civil Liberties Union says stickers placed on public vehicles is a violation of the separation between church and state.
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Posted: Mar 3, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Pumper

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Posted: Mar 2, 2016

Hingham (MA) Gets Pair of Fire Apparatus

Town residents will soon see a pair of shiny, brand-new fire engines at the station and on the streets. Ten months after town meeting approved their purchase, firefighters began training with the vehicles and all their equipment this week.
Fire Chief Robert Olsson said the two engines will go in service in March, replacing two engines the town bought in 1991 and 1993. The new engines were delivered by a Wisconsin manufacturer earlier in February.

The April 2015 town meeting approved $1.2 million for the engines and all the new apparatus. With the oldest engines now retired, Hingham’s fire fleet now includes 2002 and 2006 reserve engines and one "quint" unit, so named for its five capabilities – aerial and ground ladders, a water tank, pump and hose. The town also has two ambulances.

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Posted: Mar 2, 2016

Elmira Heights Unveils New Rescue Truck

The Elmira Heights Fire Department unveiled its new rescue truck Monday, a vehicle that was paid for entirely through the department's bottle and can drive.

The new truck replaces a vehicle that was 20 years old, and it was time for an update, said Elmira Heights Fire Chief Michael Cadek.

The truck will be used primarily for emergency medical calls and offers more features than the old truck, which will be sold to another fire department, Cadek said.

"Four years ago we started our can and bottle drive. We've probably collected about a million bottles and cans, and that gave us enough to replace our EMS truck," Cadek said. "The price (of the new truck) was $65,000 and it was funded entirely by the bottle and can drive. It gives us more tools, so we don't have to rely on other departments as much."

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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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