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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

Photo of the Day: June 27, 2022

Spencer Manufacturing—Casnovia Township (MI) Fire Department pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Detroit Diesel DD8 375-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 2,000-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Hale Smart Foam 2.1A Class A foam system. Dealer: Spencer Manufacturing, Southaven, MI.

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Posted: Jun 27, 2022

The Fire Academy Adds Two Critical Accreditations to Its Offerings

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The Fire Academy is rapidly becoming the fire service’s most trusted online training platform for fire departments and individuals. By pairing fire & EMS training on critical topics with powerful tracking & reporting capabilities that meet industry and department-specific needs, The Fire Academy is the learning management system (LMS) that more departments are adopting.

We’re delighted to announce that The Fire Academy is now accredited by the New Jersey Office of EMS to offer continuing education credits for all EMS providers.  Once members have their license details on their profile, The Fire Academy will report all BLS course completions to the New Jersey Office of EMS.  Paramedics can submit these courses to your clinical coordinator for approval.  Currently, The Fire Academy offers 14 courses (15 hours) of eligible training for CEUs.

The Fire Academy is also officially accredited by the Kentucky Fire Commission. Per state requirements, all firefighters can complete up to 25% of their annual required training through an online source. For volunteer firefighters, this represents up to a maximum of 5 hours of online training, while paid firefighters can take up to 25 hours of online training to meet these requisites. Please note that this applies to recertification requirements and does not include initial certification.

As Kentucky is a self-reporting state, departments and individuals can submit certificates or reports for all courses taken – an easy task with our reporting functionalities. Firefighter training hours need to be monitored or supervised by a Kentucky Fire Commissioned certified instructor. All CAPCE accredited courses are also eligible for EMS continuing education hours (provided that all applicable KBEMS regulations are followed). As of now, The Fire Academy has 92 approved courses (or 102 hours) that can be applied to meet annual training requirements.

 “This is another step forward and validates the essential training we are bringing to the fire service through Fire Engineering’s Fire Academy. The same peer reviewed writers and instructors for both Fire Engineering and FDIC have delivered the most in-depth comprehensive training to the fire service for 145 years and 90 years respectively. Accreditation for Fire Academy content further validates the high standards of our content while ensuring firefighters and fire departments can rest assured the content meets their states agency’s requirements.” – Eric Schlett, Senior Vice President of the Fire and Rescue division, Clarion Events.

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Posted: Jun 25, 2022

Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Cools Down Ardy the Elephant

It’s something he’ll never forget.

Ardy, an elephant at The Miami-Dade Zoo, got a little cool-down Wednesday courtesy of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Firefighters attached one of their hoses to a fire hydrant at the zoo and provided a shower for the 11-year-old elephant to help him beat the heat.

The public was invited to watch the event to provide some education about Ardy and his species.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2022

Aiken (SC) Receives Donated Heavy Rescue Truck

Savannah River Site officials recently donated a used heavy rescue truck to the city of Aiken, reports wrdw.com.

The apparatus is designed to transport specialized equipment and personnel for technical rescues, which can include extrications, building collapses, and cliff and animal rescues, the report says.

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Hollow Creek (SC) VFD Receives Donated Fire Apparatus

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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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