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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 2, 2022

Man Charged with Stealing Fire Truck in Greensboro (NC)

A man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a fire truck, according to the Greensboro Police Department, MyFox8.com reported.

The stolen truck was recovered at 1:59 p.m. at Princess Ann Street and Liberty Drive, the report said.

Police say that the fire truck was stolen from the Public Safety Training Facility in Greensboro on North Church Street across the street from Station 1.

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Posted: Oct 1, 2022

Airdrie (Canada) Fire Department Colors Engine Pink for Cancer Awareness

Although most of Airdrie’s residents are accustomed to the yellow fire engines that the city’s fire department has, for the month of October, the fire department’s front-line engine will be colored pink. This color change is not just meant to turn heads, but to also raise awareness around the impact of cancer, DiscoverAirdie.com reported.

Members of the public will see the engine responding to calls in the community throughout the month, and as always, when the crews are finished addressing emergency events they will be happy to connect with the public and share stories of their personal experiences, the report said.

According to the Airdrie Professional Firefighters Association, in addition to the risk faced by the public with a cancer diagnosis, firefighters carry more than two times the risk of a testicular, mesothelioma, or brain cancer diagnosis than the general public and four times the risk of cervical cancer, the report said.

To start the month off, the pink-wrapped engine will be at the Airdrie Homecoming event on Saturday, October 1.

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Posted: Oct 1, 2022

Las Cruces (NM) to Vote on $10M Bond for Ninth Fire Station

Las Cruces (NM) is asking city voters to vote on a $10 million general obligation (GO) bond to pay for a ninth station that would be built on the East Mesa, one of Las Cruces’ fastest growing areas, LasCrucesBulletin.com reported.

The $10 million requested will cover most of the cost of designing a 12,000-square-foot station, as well as building and equipping it, a fire official said, according to the report.

The Las Cruces FireDepartment began as a volunteer organization in 1907 and has grown into one of the top-rated fire departments in the United States, the report said.

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Posted: Oct 1, 2022

Liberty (MO) Buys Land for Fire Station Expansion

As Liberty’s Fire Department continues to add staff and expand the reach of existing equipment, the Liberty City Council on September 26 approved the purchase of land from Hallmark for Fire Station No. 3, NewsPressNow.com reported.

The $20,000 purchase will allow the city to expand the living quarters at the station, a fire official said, according to the report.

City staff reached out to Hallmark Cards, which owns the land around the station. As a result of these meetings, Hallmark agreed to sell the city roughly five acres around Fire Station 3, the report said.

The fire official said this will allow the department to complete the needed expansion and leave room for expansion in the future if needed. The $20,000 cost to purchase the land will be paid out of the Fire Sales Tax Fund, 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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