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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 9, 2022

Future Long Beach (CA) Fire Station Collapses

Four construction workers were injured when an under-construction fire station in Long Beach collapsed Friday afternoon, reports CBS.

The building is a future Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) station near Pier D along the Gerald Desmond Bridge, and the collapse occurred at around 2:15 p.m., the report says.

One person was trapped, extricated by emergency crews, and transported to the hospital. Three others suffered injuries and were treated at the scene, the report says.

LBFD officials say the incident was caused by a partial steel frame collapse.

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Posted: May 9, 2022

New Charlotte (NC) Fire Station, Truck to Be Fully Electric

The future Station 30 in Charlotte is going to be electric—literally.

The city’s budget includes funding to build a new, all-electric station in its southwest part as well as an electric fire truck, reports wsoctv.com.

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It’s Electric! [It Being the Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department’s New Apparatus]

The facility, which will be on Beam Road, is included in the budget as part of the $20.8 million set aside for new fire facilities. The electric station is one of at least three fire facilities on the horizon; the $20.8 million is part of an estimated $48 million investment over three years, according to the report.

Charlotte will be one of

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Posted: May 9, 2022

Photos: Jeep Crashes into Knoxville (TN) Fire Museum; Steamer Engine Unharmed

Early Sunday morning, a Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed into the Knoxville Fire Department museum.

The department said on social media that at 1:54 a.m. the vehicle “left W. Summit Hill Ave and crashed through our museum located in the front yard of KFD headquarters station.”

The accident did “major damage” to the building, but the department’s Steamer Engine Sam B. Boyd was not damaged nor was the driver.

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Posted: May 9, 2022

Kinsman Among 113 OH Fire Departments to Receive Grant

The Kinsman Fire Department recently received a $14,800 grant from the Ohio Fire Marshal—one of 113 fire departments in 52 OH counties to receive a grant, totaling $1,080,792.16.

The funding requires zero matching funds.

“We’re proud to support Ohio’s fire service with life-saving equipment through these grant dollars,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “This funding is a huge benefit to the fire service, especially for our volunteers, allowing them to better protect the lives and property of the communities they serve.”

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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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