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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: Jan 25, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-SVI Rescue Truck

Livingston (TX) Fire Department, rescue. International 7600 cab and chassis; Navistar N13 430-hp engine.

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Posted: Jan 22, 2016

HME Delivers Scorpion Aerial Platform Fire Truck to Ontario Department

The West Nipissing Fire Service, of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, recently took delivery of an HME Scorpion. Built on a HME Spectr 8x4 chassis and MFDxl cab, this 104-foot platform features tandem steer, dual drive, front axles and a 208-inch overall wheelbase for maximum maneuverability. Powered by a Cummins ISM 500-hp engine, the truck uses an Allison 4000 EVS transmission. Incorporating HME Hydra Technology with a Waterous CXVC20F 1,500-gpm pump, the HME Scorpion is the first apparatus in the industry to use touchscreen pump valve controls. Additional features include seating for a crew of six, NFPA ladder complement, Xantrex Freedom inverter, Power Arc warning lights, Elkhart Scorpion monitor, FRC LED scene lights, conveniently located crosslays and discharges, a 500-gallon water tank, and innovative storage systems.

Salesman: Joe Stevens

Dealer: Mississauga Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Dealer Location: Mississauga, Ontario

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Posted: Jan 22, 2016

Niles (IL) Area Fire Trucks Operating at Apartment Fire

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Posted: Jan 22, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Pumper

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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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