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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 23, 2022

East Burke (VT) Fire Chief Buys Fire Truck for Department; Dedicates it to His Parents

Chief Wayne Greer of the East Burke Fire Brigade bought a new fire truck for the department and donated it for a dollar to honor his parents.

Henry and Virginia Greer were both founding members of the department, and dedicated their lives to serving the fire department. They instilled the same pride of service into their children, who have also served key roles on the department, the department said in a Facebook post.

The gift is a 1997 E-One Hurricane with a 750-gallon tank and a 1,750-GPM Hale Pump.

Once in service, Rescue 4 will be stationed in East Burke Village and will respond first due to all motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, carbon monoxide or propane emergencies, Mutual Aid RIT, and will also respond to Kingdom Trails calls, for additional manpower and tools.

Additionally it will serve as second due engine to structure fires in town.

Visit the East Burke Facebook page for more.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Photo of the Day: March 23, 2022

Danko—Scribner (NE) Fire & Rescue tanker. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; 2,500-gallon polypropylene water tank; Waterous 3030LE 400-gpm @ 15-psi portable pump with Kubota D902-EB 23-hp engine hydraulic folding tank carrier; 3,000-gallon folding tank; custom storage boxes under extended cab. Dealer: Jeff Horn, Danko Equipment, Fullerton, NE.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company Awarded Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract

(LUVERNE, MN) 3/21/22 – Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) announced today that it has been awarded a contract as an approved supplier for Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization located in Staples, MN. The Sourcewell contract applies to most of the apparatus Midwest Fire offers.

“Obtaining this Sourcewell contract is not just an important distinction for Midwest Fire,” said Midwest Fire Owner and CEO Sarah Atchison. “It is all about making things easier for our customers. Many agencies, municipalities and cities have specific needs and requirements to purchase equipment using grants.  These grants require specific pricing and multiple bids. Sourcewell helps simplify the process for them by offering a variety of contract-awarded vendors from whom to attain and review bids. Customers will still receive the personal care when they choose to move forward with us, but we want to continue to add value for our customers by making things even easier for them.”

The burdensome bid process required by most agencies for purchasing new apparatus still exists, however Sourcewell has fulfilled it already with their RFP process. Their services are available to government agencies throughout the United States.

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ABOUT MIDWEST FIRE

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company has been manufacturing high-quality fire tankers and pumpers since 1987. We work directly with our customers, never through dealers, to keep costs down and communication consistent during the entire sales and manufacturing process. By creating long-term relationships with our customers, we are able to help devise state-of-the-art approaches to meet each department’s needs. We take pride in our work and our ability to produce some of the highest quality, most innovative tankers and pumpers on the market. www.midwestfire.com

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Posted: Mar 22, 2022

Holmdel Township (NJ) Fire & Rescue Company 2 to Christen Apparatus, Station in April

Holmdel Township Fire & Rescue Company Number 2 has announced that the public dedication of its new fire station as well as its Pierce 2021 Enforcer, Engine 18-77, wet-down ceremony will be held Saturday, April 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 12 Crawfords Corner Rd.

The company notes that there will be food, guided tours of the facility, viewings of the fire truck, events for children, and more.

More information will be available as the date gets closer.

“Thank you to our residents and community for their ongoing support of our fire company!” a Facebook post reads.

Engine 18-77:

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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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