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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: May 24, 2022

I-77 Crash Injures West Yadkin (NC) Firefighter, Destroys Tanker

A West Yadkin Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was injured when a tractor trailer plowed into a fire truck at the scene of a car accident on I-77 Monday afternoon.

West Yadkin firefighters were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at about 2:30 p.m. Arlington Fire and Rescue was dispatched for mutual aid. The West Yadkin firefighters arrived at the initial scene and called off most responding units, but asked Arlington’s pumper-tanker to continue to the scene to assist with traffic control.

The Arlington truck was parked about a half-mile from the scene of the original crash when the tractor trailer struck it, injuring a West Yadkin firefighter, who was taken to the hospital for treatment, Arlington Fire and Rescue said in a statement posted to Facebook.

The accident cause significant damage to the fire truck and the tractor trailer. Heavy rain may have been a contributing factor in the crash.

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Posted: May 24, 2022

Dodge Charger Slams into Back of Houston (TX) Fire Truck

No serious injuries after what appears to be a late model Dodge Charger slammed into the back of a Houston (TX) fire truck blocking a previous crash scene on Monday afternoon, according to the Houstonian News.

The article reported there was major damage to the front of the car that crashed into the engine near the Gulf Freeway feeder road.

The Houston fire chief told the newspaper that it was the third time in a week a motorist hit a fire apparatus at a scene of a primary crash.

No firefighters were injured during any of the crashes, according to the newspaper.

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Posted: May 24, 2022

Man Arrested for Damaging Bakersfield (CA) Fire Station

A 38-year-old man was arrested for damaging the downtown Bakersfield (CA) fire station, according to a report published by KBAK Fox 58.

Police officers were summoned to the station on H Street on a report that someone had kicked in the glass of the front door, according to the report.

The suspect, Raith McClenaghan, received medical care from the firefighters for injuries he sustained when he allegedly broke the glass in the door, according to the report, which added he was arrested and charged with causing about $1,000 in damages.

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Posted: May 24, 2022

Photo of the Day: May 24, 2022

Weis—Williamson County Fire & Rescue, Franklin, TN, quick attack unit. Ford F-550 XLT Super Cab and chassis; 6.7L 4V OHV Turbo Diesel B20 475-hp engine; Waterous E511-C24.8 Kubota diesel engine 150-gpm @115-psi portable pump; UPF Poly 400-gallon water tank; rear-mounted pump panel; four ground sweep nozzles; Warn M12000 front bumper winch; custom platform with integrated steps to access top-mounted hose trays. Dealer: Mike Weis, Weis Fire & Safety Equipment, Salina, KS.

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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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