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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.

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Posted: Jun 27, 2022

FDIC International 2022 Exhibitor Showcase: Lenco

The ‘FireCat High-Water Rescue’ variant of the Lenco BearCat X3 is a high/swift water and natural disaster response vehicle featuring auxiliary and self-contained water deployment capability. The rear compartment comes standard with flip-down bench seating and a protective canvas top for the rescue and evacuation of 10-12 personnel during high-risk water rescue events or similar natural disaster scenarios.

https://www.lencoarmor.com/

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Posted: Jun 27, 2022

Khloe Kardashian Takes Daughter, Niece to Surprise LA County (CA) Fire Station 125 with Ice Cream

It was a Dream come True as Khloe Kardashian took her daughter and niece to Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 125 to surprise crews with ice cream and tour the station.

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The reality TV star says on Instagram that it’s a “tradition” for the girls, daughter True and niece Dream, to bring the treat to “the brave and marvelous firefighters a few times a year.”

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Posted: Jun 27, 2022

Timberline (CO) Water Tender Rollover Injures Firefighter

A Timberland Fire Protection District fire truck rolled over Saturday morning in Gilpin County, reports CBS Denver.

The incident happened on Highway 119. According to sheriff’s department reports, the driver of the water tender was trying to pull the truck to the side of the road when it rolled.

The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash.

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Posted: Jun 27, 2022

Fire Truck Overturns in Terrell County (GA); One Dead, Two Injured

One person was killed and two others injured Wednesday morning after a fire truck overturned in Terrell County, reports walb.com.

The accident happened on Callis and Sellars roads, and officials say there were three Department of Corrections inmates on the apparatus.

No other information is available.

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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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