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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: Sep 5, 2022

Fire Truck Crashes into Light Rail Vehicle in Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia was thrown into chaos Sunday when a light rail vehicle derailed after colliding with a fire truck on its way to another emergency, 7News.com reported.

Two people, including a firefighter, had to be taken to hospital, the report said. Others were treated at the scene. A large area around Central station is still blocked off, causing more pain for peak hour commuters, the report said. Latest Details: https://7news.link/3AQHku7

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Posted: Sep 4, 2022

Fort Worth (TX) Fire Truck Rolls Over While Headed to House Fire

A Fort Worth, TX fire truck was involved in a rollover accident on NW 28th Street early Saturday morning that injured four firefighters, NBCDFW.com reported Saturday.

Just before 3:30 a.m., Engine 12 was responding to a house fire when it was involved in the accident on the north side of Fort Worth, according to a report by the Fort Worth Fire Department.

All four firefighters were transported to the hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and released, the fire department said.

No other vehicles were involved.

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Posted: Sep 3, 2022

Travis County ESD No. 2 to Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Fire Truck in Central Texas

A first-of-its-kind fire truck in Central Texas will make its debut in the upcoming weeks, CBSAustin.com reported Friday.

Travis County ESD No. 2 is expected to unveil its new blocking apparatus built to save lives when firefighters are working incidents on major highways, the report said.

What makes this new blocking apparatus unique is that the fire department chose to take the old and turn it into something new, the report said.

Travis County ESD No.2, also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department, is taking a retired fire truck and repurposing it into a blocking apparatus, according to the report.

A fire official said it’s meant to save lives when responding to crashes on busy interstates and to prevent line of duty deaths.

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Posted: Sep 3, 2022

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Involving Longview (TX) Fire Engine

Longview (TX) police say the driver of a Longview fire engine failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in the death of a Hallsville man, KLTV.com reported Friday.

According to the police Facebook post, an initial investigation revealed an LFD fire engine was traveling west on Alpine Road at 6:35 p.m. Thursday and failed to yield right-of-way while turning onto East Ann Drive. James Ray Neuville, 60, was driving a motorcycle east on Alpine Road and laid his motorcycle on the ground to avoid collision with the fire engine, the report said.

Fire personnel on scene immediately began providing aid to Neuville. Neuville later died at a Longview hospital, according to the report.

According to a Longview fire official, the driver of the fire engine has been placed on administrative leave.

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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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