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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: May 19, 2022

Kanye West Drops Kids Off at School in Fire Truck

For all that can be said about Kanye West, the guy knows how to make an entrance—and he’s trying to instill that wisdom in his kids, it seems.

Related: Rick Ross Buys Fire Truck for Atlanta (GA) Mansion

The most recent episode of The Kardashians sees West pick up his kids—North (8), Saint (6), Chicago (4), and Psalm (3)—from ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s house in a fire truck he rented.

The kids are happy, and so is dad, as firefighters drive the crew to their destination.

The episode can be seen on Hulu.

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Posted: May 19, 2022

Intoxicated Patient Shoots Staten Island (NY) EMT in Ambulance

A drunken patient shot a 25-year-old EMT who was caring for him in the back of an ambulance Wednesday evening.

The ambulance, Richmond University Medical Center, responded to a call for a disorderly individual at the Funky Monkey bar at 1205 Forest Ave. in Staten Island at about 7:40 p.m. EMTs loaded the patient, Thomas McCauley, 37, into the back of the ambulance, according to New York police.

As the ambulance was proceeding to Richmond University Medical Center, the EMT was collecting patient information from McCauley when he pulled out a gun and shot the EMT in the shoulder, police said.

The driver of the ambulance stopped the vehicle at 646 Forest Ave. where McCauley fled the vehicle. The driver of the ambulance proceeded to the hospital, where the EMT was treated. He is in stable condition, police said.

A retired police detective and a lieutenant in the sanitation department’s HazMat Division apprehended McCauley and retrieved a .38 caliber handgun believed to be used in the shooting, police said.

Police said they had responded to one prior call for an emotionally disturbed individual that involved McCauley.

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Posted: May 19, 2022

Photo of the Day: May 19, 2022

Sutphen—Greenfield Fire District, Greenfield Center, NY, pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax XS 2,000-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Command Light KL 415D-W2 with four Whelen Pioneer Plus PFH@ 12-volt light heads light tower; full-height full-depth compartments both sides. Dealer: Adam Schwabrow, Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service, Syracuse, NY.

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Posted: May 19, 2022

‘Almost’ Is Here: See Grand Junction (CO) Fire Department Christen Station 3

“Almost” is indeed here.

The construction of Grand Junction Fire Department Station 3, located at 582 25 1/2 Road, is now complete. GJFD is in the process of moving in furniture and equipment for an official opening May 31st.  The Department will host a hose uncoupling ceremony and unveil exterior and interior station art from local artists that will be shared with the community through local media and Facebook Live at 1:00 PM on Tuesday May 17th.

The new Fire Station 3 will replace the existing station that has been in service since 1975. The new facility has modern safety upgrades which include cancer prevention features found in other GJFD fire stations. In the coming months, the current station’s property will be converted into a parking area for School District 51 and the Kronkright Sports Complex.

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GJFD broke ground on the station on August 19, 2021. The Blythe Group designed the station and FCI has coordinated the project with over 20 subcontractors to complete the project in less than eight months. The 10,000 square foot station will be home to the engine and ambulance crew cur

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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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