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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: Apr 7, 2022

Photo of the Day: April 7, 2022

Ferrara—Blue Mound (IL) Countryside Fire Protection District pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank. Dealer: Mark Nixon, A.E.C. Fire & Safety, Springfield, IL. (Photo by author.)

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Posted: Apr 6, 2022

See Columbia-Richland (SC) Fire Department Christen Ladder 4

On Monday, officials in the City of Columbia and Richland County joined CRFD firefighters in ushering the department’s newest fire truck into service.

Station 4 in northeast Richland County is now home to a new dual-purpose firetruck that will be able to respond to calls for service as a ladder truck as well as an engine. Among its features is a longer 107-foot ladder as well as a 500-gallon tank that can hold 20-gallons of foam fire suppressant.

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

Gladstone (ND) Fire Department Purchases First Pumper Tanker in 62 Years

For the first time since 1960, the Gladstone Fire Department has purchased a new pumper tanker, reports kfyrtv.com.

Its predecessor, purchased in 1960, had been rebuilt over the years, but it had come to the end of its useful life, officials say.

The new Rosenbauer apparatus, which the department has already taken delivery of, has features that the former unit lacked: it’s higher off the ground and has four-wheel drive and connected water hoses, the report says. Also, there’s an attached tank for increased capacity and more storage space.

“Exciting new addition to our department,” the department writes on Facebook. “Thank you to the community and all entities that helped us attain this amazing truck.”

Officials say the department had been saving energy impact funds, money from fundraisers, and county support for the past five years for the purchase.

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Posted: Apr 6, 2022

Two Balko (OK) Firefighters Airlifted to Hospital After Apparatus Roll Over

Two Balko Fire Department firefighters were seriously injured late Tuesday night after their fire truck rolled over.

“Jason Smith and Tyler Morris are volunteer firemen out of Balko, OK,” a Gofundme page set up for the firefighters says. “On April 5th, Jason and Tyler were fighting the large wildfire of Beaver County. Their fire truck rolled over and both men were burned. They were airlifted to Lubbock Burn Unit. This go fund me will be split evenly between Jason and Tyler for medical bills, lodging, food, gas, etc. Please pray for both men and their healing. Thank you and God Bless! If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Lehnert.”

“Please pray for these men and their families and be on the lookout for ways to help if you can,” the Booker (TX) Fire Department writes on Facebook.

This story will be updated when more details are available.

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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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