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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: Jan 10, 2022

Live Stream: City of Madison (WI) Fire Department Dedicates Medic 14

The City of Madison (WI) Fire Department on Sunday put in service Medic 14, its new ambulance.

The city’s ninth ambulance, Medic 14 is housed at Station 14 on Dairy Drive. Officials say it will increase paramedic-level service to the area, help reduce advanced life support response times, and provide patient transport to a local hospital sooner than before.

A dedication is scheduled for today, Monday, January 10, at 10 a.m. local time; watch the live stream here:

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Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Oso (WA) Fire Department’s Station 37 Robbed; $30k Worth of Equipment Gone

Friday night, as the Oso (WA) Fire Department was responding to a call, thieves made off with $30,000 worth of equipment and damaged the station.

Stolen items include two Jaws of Life, two chainsaws, a metal cutoff saw, a Honda generator/scene light, and several Makita 18v cordless power tools.

“If you see or hear of any of these items or if you saw any suspicious activity at the station, please contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office,” the department writes on Facebook.

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Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Photo of the Day: January 10, 2021

E-ONE—Belmont (MA) Fire Department eMAX pumper. Typhoon long cab and chassis; Cummins L9 330-hp engine; eMAX 1,250-gpm, single-stage pump; 530-gallon polypropylene water tank. Dealer: Dan Martins, Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, North Attleboro, MA.

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Posted: Jan 8, 2022

Seven Kids Steal SUV, Crash into Macon-Bibb County (GA) Fire Station

Seven children are facing charges after an SUV was stolen from a driveway on New Year’s Day and eventually crashed into a Macon-Bibb County (GA) fire station, reports 13wmaz.com.

Law enforcement officials say the GMC Terrain was reported stolen from the 2100 block of Dalton Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The report says the victim told police he left the vehicle running in his driveway while he was at his door when a male teen jumped into the car with the other kids and drove off.

Officials say the Terrain was seen around 3 a.m. Sunday at a McDonald’s on Rocky Creek Road, at which point deputies turned on their lights while the suspect sped off. This led to a dangerous chase as the driver went down Rocky Creek Road, lost control, and crashed into the side of the station on Bloomfield and Rocky Creek, according to the report.

All seven people—all males, ranging in age from 11 to 15 years old—inside the SUV were taken via ambulance to The Medical Center, Atrium Health Navicent. One was discharged from The Medical Center while the other six were taken to an Atlanta hospital; four of the six have been released so far, the report says.

Law enforcement officials say the 13-year-old driver is being charged with theft by taking auto, fleeing and eluding, serious injury by vehicle, criminal damage to property, and six counts of reckless conduct. The other six are being charged with theft by taking auto–party to a crime.

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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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