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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: Dec 1, 2015

2014 Pierce Velocity Fire Truck, Flower Mound, Texas

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Posted: Dec 1, 2015

Update: Audio from the Philly Ladder Truck Crash

 

On Sunday November 30, Ladder 13, with the Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department, was involved in an accident while en route to a reported fire. The tractor-drawn aerial hit several parked vehicles before coming to a stop. Ladder 13 radioed a MAYDAY for the location and requested EMS to respond. The five firefighters on the rig suffered injuries and were transported to a local hospital.

 

Surveillance Video from the Crash

 

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Posted: Dec 1, 2015

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Pumper

Hartly (DE) Volunteer Fire Company, pumper. Commander R7818 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2015

Rusk County (TX) VFD has Fire at Fire Station

Volunteer firefighters at Crims Chapel received an unusual call Monday morning, when it was discovered that smoke was coming out of their fire station.

The fire broke out around 8:30 am at the Crims Chapel Fire Station located in Henderson.

Chief Marvin Vinson observed heavy smoke coming from the building and contacted the Rusk County Sheriff's Office dispatch center.

Elderville, Henderson, New London Fire Departments, along with Champion EMS, responded to the call. Upon entry into the building, firefighters discovered one truck, Rescue 15, heavily involved in fire. The fire was quickly extinguished.

Rescue 15, a 2005 Ford F-550 rescue and fire attack truck, sustained heavy fire damage. The adjacent trucks and station sustained minor damage for the most part. No injuries were reported by any responders.

For more information, view www.cbs19.tv

 

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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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