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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: Jul 25, 2022

Camp Navajo (AZ) Fire Apparatus Collides With Vehicle

A Camp Navajo Fire Department apparatus in Ponderosa, Arizona, and a civilian motor vehicle collided on Interstate 40 causing damage to both vehicles, according to Williams News.com.

One minor injury was reported to an occupant in the civilian vehicle, according to the report.

Ponderosa (AZ) Fire Department assisted in the collision which cause damage to the Camp Navajo pumper, according to the report which also reminded motorists to slow down and yield to emergency vehicles.

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Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Fife Lake Springfield (MI) Firefighters Anticipate New Tanker Delivery

The Fife Lake Springfield (MI) Fire Department will soon be taking delivery of a new 3,000-gallon tanker/pumper according to a report published by Up North Live ABC 74.

The new tanker will replace a 20-year-old unit with an 1,800-gallon capacity, according to the report which added that the new apparatus will also have a 1,000-gpm pump.

The new truck, which was ordered last November, is expected to be delivered by mid-August, according to the report.

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Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Newark (NJ) Firefighter Injured as Man Attacks Fire Truck

man described as emotionally unstable threw a bottle at the windshield of a fire truck and the shattering glass injured a firefighter, according to a report published by RLS Media.

According to the report, the man, who was taking into custody, damaged other parts of the truck and the firefighter was taken to University Hospital for treatment.  

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Posted: Jul 25, 2022

St. George (UT) Opens New Fire Station

The St. George (UT) Fire Department opened a new station, its ninth, on the south side of the city on Friday, according to a report published by The Spectrum.

The report said Fire Station 9 has been in the planning for seven years and is one of three new stations in the works for the community.

To mark the occasion, a fire hose was used instead of a ribbon cutting ceremony and a fire truck push in was part of the festivities, according to the report.

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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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