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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: Jan 28, 2022

Newark (NJ) Fire Department Apparatus Involved in Crash

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a Newark (NJ) Fire Department apparatus crashed into his vehicle in the city’s South Ward Wednesday afternoon, reports rlsmedia.com.

Police and EMTs were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Hawthorne Avenue and Bergen Street around 3:57 p.m., and police found the engine and car involved in a crash with a man pinned in the vehicle, according to the report.

The victim was extricated and transported to a hospital for treatment; he’s expected to recover.

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Witnesses say the driver had the green light and the engine ran the red light with lights on sans sirens. However, officials say both lights and sirens were activated, the report says. Witnesses add that the firefighter activated the sirens after the impact.

The driver of the car received a ticket, and the collision is under investigation.

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Posted: Jan 28, 2022

Exeter Township (PA) Fire Department’s Tower 25 Involved in Collision

Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after their vehicle collided with the Exeter Township (PA) Fire Department’s Tower 25 in Berks County.

The 1995 Seagrave Aerialscope was responding to a mutual aid call in Amity Township at 6:04 a.m. when the collision occurred in the 5000 block of Perkiomen Avenue.

No firefighters were injured and officials say the department is cooperating with police on an investigation.

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Posted: Jan 28, 2022

R.M. of Morris (Manitoba, Canada) Fire Service Puts in Service 5k-Gallon Tanker

The R.M. of Morris Fire Service recently put in service a 5,000-gallon water tanker, reports pembinavalleyonline.com.

Local resident Russ Goosen donated the tri-axle former oil field tanker, according to the report, which had to be modified for compliance before it was serviceable.

The tank itself was lowered to bring down the apparatus’ center of gravity, myriad equipment was installed; as was a dump shoot and emergency lighting, according to the report.

An Office of the Fire Commissioner grant helped pay for the modifications to the tanker, which is housed at the Rosenort Fire Hall.

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Posted: Jan 28, 2022

Scenic Loop (TX) Fire Rescue’s Stolen Truck Found

Scenic Loop (TX) Fire Rescue’s stolen truck has been located.

Rescue 15, a 1996 Ford super duty “light rescue” truck with a service bed, went missing around noon on Thursday after someone broke into the station through its back door.

Authorities were concerned the suspect was headed to Oklahoma with the apparatus, but a call from Dayton (TX) Police solved the mystery. A railroad worker saw the abandoned truck with all its equipment in a ditch.

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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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