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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: Jun 6, 2022

San Bernardino County (CA) Fire Engine Struck on Freeway

At 2:34 a.m. Friday, San Bernardino County Fire’s Medic Engine 76 (ME76) was struck while on-scene of a traffic collision, a Facebook post reads. Firefighters from the Bloomington fire station had responded to a reported traffic collision on the westbound 10 freeway near Sierra Ave in Fontana and had spotted to safely block the incident scene.

While on-scene of the traffic accident, a big rig struck the apparatus from behind. Thankfully all SBCoFD personnel were outside of the apparatus when it was struck and were not injured by the secondary collision. Immediately after the secondary collision, firefighter-paramedics assessed for injuries and provided immediate care to two passengers in the large vehicle. Thankfully both parties inside the truck had minor injuries and declined transport. The apparatus was successful in shielding the original scene, and no first responders or members of the public were injured by the secondary collision. Unfortunately, ME76 sustained significant damage. Crews from Station 76 have moved into a reserve apparatus, so they can continue to provide service to Bloomington and the surrounding area. California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of both collisions.

Posted: Jun 6, 2022

North Park (IL) Fire Protection District Lobbies for New, Modern $5M Station

The North Park Fire Protection District wants one modern station to replace two of its three fire stations. To do so, the district will ask voters to approve a June 28 referendum which would let the district sell bonds and construct a $5 million facility.

The stations were built way back—two in the early ‘50s and one in 1964—and lack modern necessities. The plan is to combine the Wood Avenue and Harlem Road stations, as well as the administrative building, into one facility. The potential new digs would be located on two parcels of district-owned land on Harlem Road.

The North Alpine Road station would remain in service under the plan.

If passed, construction could start in the fall. Hear more about the plan below:

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Posted: Jun 6, 2022

Wilmington (MA) Fire Department Tower 1 Hit at Scene of Accident

The Wilmington Fire Department’s Tower 1 was hit while blocking traffic for a separate accident Sunday at 11:15 p.m.

It’s the second accident in the last month involving a Wilmington apparatus—neither of which was the department’s fault—though no injuries were sustained this time and non-life-threatening injuries were had in the prior accident.

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Posted: Jun 6, 2022

Indianapolis (IN) Firefighters Thwart Knife Attack at Station 11

Indianapolis firefighters Saturday afternoon put the kibosh on an attack at a firehouse and saved a woman from a knife-wielding man.

The department says on Facebook:

“One #IFD Firefighter sustained injuries after an altercation at an IFD Fire Station shortly before 1 pm this afternoon. The firefighter was returning to Station 11, located at 1715 E Washington St., backing his fire department vehicle onto the approach, when a woman ran past his vehicle and into the apparatus bay of the station. The woman, in obvious distress, yelled that a man was chasing her. As the firefighter was stepping out of his vehicle, he noticed a man running toward the station. As the man approached, the firefighter stepped in front of the man and told him to stop. The man became aggressive toward the firefighter and shoved him up against his vehicle, injuring the firefighter. The man then continued running into the apparatus bay, where he made physical contact with the woman.

“The engine crew, in the kitchen cleaning up from lunch, heard the commotion in the bay and went to investigate. They found a male physically detaining a female, with a knife, clearly visible in his hand. The crew called dispatch for police assistance. According to the crew, once the man saw the firefighters, he turned his attention to them and became both verbally and physically aggressive toward the crew. In fear of their own safety, firefighters used appropriate measures to disarm and restrain the man until IMPD arrived on scene. Once the firefighters had the man restrained, they assessed and checked him for any injury. IMPD arrived and took the man into custody, after which he was transported to Eskenazi to be checked out. The woman was unharmed. The incident remains under inv

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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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