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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 4, 2022

Body Discovered Behind Buckhead (GA) Fire Station

Police officials say a body was discovered behind a Buckhead (GA) fire station, though an investigation turned up no signs of foul play, reports FOX5.

Medical officials are working to determine the cause of death, the report says. And, at the moment, police officials say there is no reason to suspect a crime.

The body was found Monday behind Station 21, located at 3201 Roswell Rd.

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Posted: Jan 4, 2022

SC Fire Departments Donate Truck, Equipment to Tornado-Ravaged KY Department

Late last year, a tornado wreaked havoc dozens of communities in Kentucky, leaving people without homes, owners without businesses, and first responders sans equipment. Some first responders in South Carolina decided to step up and help an affected KY community feel safe again, reports FOX28.

Cayce (KY) was hit hard, as the town was leveled—including its fire station, which was completely gone, the report says. Three department apparatus were also damaged in the storm.

After hearing the news, Company Two Fire in Varnville (SC) decided to help by donating a pumper truck to the Cayce Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to the apparatus, local departments from Dorchester, Summerville, North Charleston, Hilton Head, Hampton, Sumter, and Goose Creek Rural also donated equipment via the South Carolina Firefighters’ Association, according to

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Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Wheeled Coach® Names Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. As Exclusive Dealer for OK

Wheeled Coach, a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a premier manufacturer of ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments, announces the appointment of Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. as the brand’s exclusive dealer in Oklahoma.  Banner Fire Equipment is now authorized to sell, service and provide warranty coverage for the complete line of Wheeled Coach Type I, II, III and Medium-Duty ambulances for the state.

Banner Fire Equipment, Inc has decades of experience serving fire and rescue organizations in Illinois and Missouri.  Now, with their recent acquisition of Chief Fire and Safety, the former Wheeled Coach dealer for Oklahoma, Banner will be able to serve Oklahoma from their Chickasha branch. The Chickasha facility can meet all preventative maintenance, body work and repair needs, with additional back up capabilities at their Roxana, Illinois location.  Banner is actively growing their sales team to expand their reach and provide excellent service to Wheeled Coach customers.

“We are absolutely delighted that the acquisition of Chief Fire and Safety has allowed us to enter the ambulance market. Even more exciting is that we get to represent an exceptional brand like Wheeled Coach. This partnership means that customers can expect the high-quality ambulances from Wheeled Coach, paired with the sales support and service after the sale that they come to expect from Banner,” said Mike Benker Jr, Dealer Principal, Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.

“Banner Fire Equipment, Inc brings experience, capabilities and professionalism to our Wheeled Coach customers in Oklahoma,” said George Petropoulos, Vice President of Sales, REV Ambulance Group. “We are thrilled to have them join the Wheeled Coach dealer network.”

For more information, visit https://www.wheeledcoach.com and https://www.bannerfire.com/

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About REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.

Wheeled Coach® is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and is a premier manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments. Built to perform under the most demanding conditions, Wheeled Coach ambulances deliver mission-critical durability. Wheeled Coach leads the industry with more firsts than any other ambulance manufacturer, including being the first to conduct IHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing. It manufactures a full line of ambulances at its production facility in Winter Park, Florida. Since 1975, Wheeled Coach has been Trusted by the Toughest™.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of RE

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Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Toledo (OH) Fire & Rescue Station 17 Hit By Bullet at Midnight on New Year’s Day

Toledo (OH) Fire & Rescue station 17 was hit by gun shots at midnight on New Year’s Day, reports wtol.com.

A bullet entered station 17—at 1041 W. Central Ave. in central Toledo—through the roof, the report says. Nobody was injured, though.

Officials say the bullet came through as numerous shots were fired exactly at midnight.

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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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