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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: Jun 3, 2022

Meet AFTERSHOCK, a 1940 Fire Truck with Jet Engines

It’s a fire truck. It’s a jet. It’s technically both—and it will be on display at the 2022 Chippewa Valley Air Show (Eau Claire, WI).

The AFTERSHOCK Jet Fire Truck is built to look like a vintage fire engine, but it has a pair of Rolls-Royce jet engines hiding inside.

AFTERSHOCK. Photos via Facebook.

“This 1940 Ford Fire Truck boasts TWIN Rolls-Royce Bristol Viper Jet Engines totaling over 24,000 horsepower and holds the Guineas Record for Fire Trucks at an amazing 407 MPH!” the apparatus’ website states.

AFTERSHOCK will be doing five runs throughout the air show’s duration—one on Friday and two each on Saturday and Sunday.

Read more about AFTERSHOCK and SHOCKWAVE, a custom-built race truck equipped with three J34-48 Pratt & Whitney jet engines originally out of the USA Navy T2 Buckeye, here.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2022

Cardi B Donates Fire Truck to Castañuelas (D.R.)

Singer Cardi B recently purchased a fire truck for the municipality of Castañuelas, in the Montecristi province of the Dominican Republic, after her native land had been lacking such an apparatus for more than 20 years, reports hoynoticias.com.do.

Officials say fire has been a problem that has led many to lose their homes, so the donation—not Cardi B’s first to the DR—is greatly appreciated.

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The donation was made through the father of Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (Cardi B), Carlos Almanzar, the report says. Although the singer was born in the U.S., much of her family resides on the island.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2022

Is Nashville (TN) Fire Department Using Faulty Equipment?

Reports are surfacing that the Nashville Fire Department is sending firefighters to respond to calls with broken apparatus and equipment.

Nashville’s Firefighters Union officials say the April 24 fire at the Polo Park Apartments in Donelson is one time during which the second responding apparatus didn’t have a working pump, reports FOX17.

Residents near that April 24 fire say it took first responders extra time to fight the fire. However, department records show the pumper was working, the report says.

The Nashville Fire Department says it anticipates receiving several new apparatus of the fire and EMS variety, and has even taken delivery of three fire trucks which are in the process of final completion, according to the report.

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Posted: Jun 3, 2022

FDIC 2022 Exhibitor Showcase: Milliken

At FDIC International 2022, Robert Keys, retired FDNY Battalion 39 Commander and Chief of R&D, takes an inside look at what you can expect from Milliken Fire Service.

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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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