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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: Sep 15, 2022

Photo Apparatus of the Day: September 15, 2022

Ferrara—Jackson (IN) Fire Department MVP rescue pumper. Cinder LFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; TFT Hurricane electric deck gun; extruded aluminum rescue-style body; Axis Smart Truck monitoring system; Steertek NXT front axle assembly. Dealer: Keith Sander, Mid-America Fire & Safety, Evansville, IN.

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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Mineral & Gold (IL) Fire Department Holds Explosive Ground Breaking Ceremony

The Mineral-Gold Fire Department held an explosive ground breaking ceremony on September 10 to launch the construction of its new fire station, more than 75 years after the construction of its current building, ShawLocal.com reported.

The construction of the new station, which will be located down the street of the current building at 227 Main Street in Mineral, has been a work in progress for many years, the report said.

After years of behind the scenes work of planning, the community can now expect to see progress being made on the new building. The department hopes to have the new building erected by the beginning of the new year, the report said.

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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Beaumont (CA) Breaks Ground on New $10 Million Fire Station for West Side

Groundbreaking on a new fire station for Beaumont’s west side got underway Tuesday, and, once open, the new facility is expected to improve response times for nearby communities, including Olivewood, Tournament Hills and Tukwet, Patch.com reported.

Fire Station No. 106, also known as the West Side Fire Station, will cost approximately $10 million to build and will be located on the eastern side of Potrero Boulevard, north of state Route 60. Construction is set to begin in a few weeks and the 10,000-square-foot facility on 1.59 acres is expected to take a year to complete, according to the city.

The station will provide firefighting services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Beaumont contracts for fire services through Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. Staffing at the new station will include three to four personnel, including a paramedic, according to the city.

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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Work on Greensburg (IN) Fire Station Could Start Early in 2023

The Greensburg City Council was updated Wednesday night on the proposed fire station and street department campus project, WRBIRadio.com reported.

Plans call for building on 10 acres on a 20-acre parcel at the corner of Barachel and Broadway, the report said. If all goes well with financing and other factors, construction could begin early next year.

The street department would probably be able to take occupancy of its building in either October or November 2023 and the fire station would go online in March 2024, according to the report.

The new fire station would replace Fire Station One on Ireland Street, which was been in service since 1975 and is considered obsolete.

The street department is looking to move out of its current building on Monfort Street, which is also considered obsolete and cramped.

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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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