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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: Oct 8, 2022

Oktoberfest Gives Selinsgrove (PA) Fire Company a Chance to Have Fun, Raise Money

Fall brings with it cooler temperatures and lots of fall festivals, hay rides and, of course, Oktoberfest celebrations in communities across the U.S. This weekend, locals interested in sharing in the annual tradition can head to Selinsgrove for the DH&L (Dauntless Hook and Ladder) Fire Company’s Second Annual Oktoberfest, which will be held noon-5 p.m. Saturday at the fire company, 713 Bridge Street, DailyItem.com reported.

Tickets are $50 for general admission. Money from the event will go towards the cost of a new $1.5 million truck to replace a 1998 ladder truck, the report said. They hope to be able to buy the truck in 2023.

The event will feature four different types of beer, a commemorative Oktoberfest mug (glass mason jar mug), access to five food trucks and live music. A $10 voucher for food also comes with the ticket. Designated driver tickets are available for $30 and also include the food voucher. You must be 21 or over to attend, the report said.

The three live bands include Becky Blue Band, Kinzey, and Nate Myers and the Aces.

Food trucks on site for the day will be Son of a Butcher, Big Mambos, Sparky’s Donuts — crowd favorites, according to Christine — as well as Heimbach’s Country Store and Rolling Cones Ice Cream.

Funds raised by the company also help cover day to day operations and special events like banquets, the report said.

For more information on Oktoberfest, the DH&L Fire Company or to purchase tickets, visit https://dhlfire.com/events.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2022

Springfield (MO) Fire Department Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Station 4

The Springfield Fire Department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony October 6 for the rebuilt Station 4, KY3.com reported.

The fire department had the former station demolished to make room for the new one. A voter-approved property tax generated the money for the $3 million for the project, the report said.

The tax generates around $8.5 million per year for the entire department. Fire department leaders say other stations will be renovated, including Station 10 on Galloway Street and a rebuild of Station 7 on Sunshine Street, according to the report.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2022

Sandy Springs (GA) Approves $8M Fire Station Construction Contract

The Sandy Springs City Council recently approved an $8 million construction contract with Cooper and Company to build a new fire station at 7800 Mount Vernon Road, AJC.com reported.

The 11,500 square-foot Fire Station No. 5 will be constructed to blend in with the residential character of the neighborhood at the intersection of Spalding Drive and Mount Vernon Road, the report said.

The fire station will be a two-story structure containing a two-bay apparatus storage room, decontamination showers, gear wash areas, gear storage, and other associated spaces, according to the report.

This new fire station is expected to reduce response time. Current response time to reach some areas within this district can take as much as 10 to 15 minutes, the report said.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2022

Columbus (MS) Considers Options for $1M Fire Truck

The Columbus City Council on October 4 voted 5-1 to spend $975,000 on a new truck for Columbus Fire and Rescue. Although the city has some of the money to cover the cost in hand, the source for the rest isn’t clear, CDispatch.com reported.

A fire official told the council that Engine 23, based at Fire Station 3 on 31st Avenue North — which serves much of Highway 45 and North Columbus — was at the very end of its service life and needs to be replaced, the report said.

CFR has a custom truck being built now, the fire official said, set to go to First Station 5 when it’s delivered in December. That station is currently relying on a 7-year-old used truck. The manufacturer building that vehicle contacted him and told him they had an identical truck in production, and offered it to CFR for $975,000, the report said.

The city has $350,000 in state appropriations from the last legislative session to put toward a new truck but lacks the remaining $625,000 in the fiscal year budget, according to the report.

A city official said it could use the fire insurance rebate funds, which amounts to between $130,000 and $140,000 a year, to make payments for a short-term lease-purchase, the report said. The city could also dip into its capital reserve fund, which currently holds about $1 million, if necessary, the report said.

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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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