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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 14, 2022

Goshen (OH) Fire Station 18 Recovery Efforts Underway Following Tornado

Locals in Goshen are busy recovering from the July 6 tornado that struck town, and one of the biggest efforts is the fire station.

Goshen Fire and EMS Station 18 was left with a collapsed roof and caved-in walls—leaving ample debris, reports spectrum1news.com. Eight firefighters were present at the station the night of the storm; thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Earlier: Goshen (OH) Firefighter Describes Moment Tornado Hit His Home

“Goshen Fire and EMS is fully staffed and operating, but obviously like most of our community we too have a lot of recovery to deal with,” a Facebook post reads. “Fire Chief Ed Myers said it best yesterday when asked how the firefighters were dealing with this event and the damage to their station.”

Until the station is back up and running, crews are operating out of the township administration building and the department’s station 19.

Officials have been working with structural engineers and an insurance adjuster to see if the building can be salvaged or needs to be rebuilt, according to the report.

“Thank you to all that have reached out and checked in,” a separate Facebook post reads. “We are all okay and working through this. I also want to thank every neighboring fire department, the residents of this great community, and all those who have donated, volunteered, and done everything that can to help us through this. It will take time, but we will rebuild and come back stronger from this.”

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Posted: Jul 14, 2022

Details Emerge on Nicholson (MS) Station Fire

FA reported Wednesday that the Nicholson Volunteer Fire Department suffered damage Monday night to its station, apparatus, and equipment. Well, now new details have emerged regarding its cause.

A report by state and county fire officials says that the fire was caused by a malfunction in one of the station’s fire trucks, reports wlox.com.

Two fire trucks, a brush truck, and other equipment were also damaged in the fire, but officials say there will not be any issues with regards to fire protection.

The fire broke out late Monday night, with a passer-by snapping footage of the flames. Several nearby departments responded, and no injuries were reported.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2022

Mooresville (NC) Fire-Rescue Christens Station 6

Mooresville Fire-Rescue Tuesday christened its new Station 6 with a hose uncoupling.

Related: Mooresville (NC) Gets $46.5 Million for Police HQ, Fire Station

The 13,000-square-foot facility, located at 115 Manufacturers Blvd., will house nine firefighters, reports iredellfreenews.com.

The facility, built by Miles-McClellan Construction Company, is the newest in town since Station 5 opened nine years ago, officials say.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2022

Watch: San Diego County (CA) Fire Protection District Breaks Ground for $14.6M East Otay Mesa Station 38

The San Diego County Fire Protection District broke ground Tuesday on Fire Station 38 in East Otay Mesa. Once built, the station will serve a rapidly developing area which includes warehouses, transport businesses, two power plants and a battery facility. Crews housed there will also respond to calls on expanding roads and highways in the area carrying traffic crossing the U.S. and Mexico border.

The $14.6 million station will be staffed with 12 personnel and have a ladder truck, a fire engine, ambulances and other apparatus and will be located just to the south of the intersection of Alta and Otay Mesa roads.

County officials held a ceremony Tuesday to kick off the construction project and to talk about its significance.

“This is a project that is long overdue for our communities. Each year, there are approximately 1,500 calls for this service area and we know the number will be increasing as well. With the future addition of the East Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the arrival of new businesses, and upcoming housing developments, East Otay Mesa has a very vibrant future,” said Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 1. “This new station will ensure that we continue to meet the needs of a growing region.”

The station will be 14.000 square feet with four double-depth apparatus bays, 12 bedrooms, a kitchen, an office, a day room, a fitness room and a conference room.

Station 38 is designed to be the first Zero Net Energy fire station for the County with roof solar panels and is also designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.

“We look forward to being back in a year to have the grand opening,” said Chief Tony Mecham, CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Protection District.

This year the County will be investing nearly $50 million annually into a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE to staff 20 fire stations around-the-clock by employing over 200 personnel. When County-funded positions are combined with the State, San Diego County Fire is the second largest fire department in our region.

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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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