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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: Mar 8, 2022

Two St. John’s Regional (Canada) Fire Department Firefighters Injured in Apparatus Crash

Two St. John’s Regional Fire Department firefighters were injured after their rescue apparatus went off the road, reports Saltwire.

The accident, which also cracked a utility pole, happened around 6:45 p.m. on Beaumont Hamel Way as the department was responding to a vehicle crash, the report says.

Freezing rain had been falling for a few hours prior, so the unsalted roads were slippery—as evidenced by the original accident being a car that skidded off the road in the same area, according to the report.

After their crash, the injured firefighters contacted the trailing apparatus and warned them not to travel down the hill; they then trekked to a waiting ambulance atop the hill, the report notes, and were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

There’s no word as to the extent of the original crash which brought the firefighters.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Crashed Detroit (MI) Fire Apparatus’ Air Bags Didn’t Deploy; Firefighters Concerned

Last week, FA reported that a Detroit (MI) fire apparatus was hit by a car while responding to a call and, as a result, three firefighters were sent to the hospital.

Well, now a Detroit firefighter says there is concern for the safety of the city’s fire apparatus, according to FOX. The firefighter, who asked to proceed with an undisclosed identity, adds that many firefighters in the city are concerned, too.

The truck’s front and side airbags failed to deploy in Thursday’s accident, which also sent a civilian to the hospital. The firefighters suffered minor injuries, and the Detroit Fire Department says everyone has been treated and released, according to the report.

The apparatus in the accident was a 2015 model, and department officials say that, prior to the accident, there was never an issue with airbags.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Calgary (Canada) Apparatus Hit; Firefighter Sent to Hospital

One crash Monday night led to another accident that sent a Calgary firefighter to the hospital, reports CTV News.

A car drove into a ditch due to icy conditions in northeast Calgary at Stoney Trail and Country Hills Blvd. N.E. at 7:56 p.m., the report says.

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Calgary first responders arrived three minutes later to assist, but a semi hit the parked apparatus, according to the report.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital in non-life-threatening condition, though there was no word as to the condition of the driver of the vehicle.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Construction to Begin Soon on New Wickenburg (AZ) Fire Station

Wickenburg town council has approved taking out a $2.3 million loan to fund a new fire station and construction will begin later this month, reports wickenburgsun.com.

The loan will come from National Bank (Zions Bancorporation), and the station will be built near Wickenburg Ranch, the report says.

Earlier: Wickenburg (AZ) Continues Work on New Fire Station

The council also contracted Willmeng Construction, Inc. to begin the $4.9 million project, which was partially funded from the Town’s Capital Improvement Project account, according to the report.

The ground-breaking ceremony for the new facility is tentatively set for mid-to-late March, officials say.

The project is expected to take 12 months.

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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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