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A loss in our extended family……

The Northern California Fire Mechanics Association would like to offer their deepest condolences to long-time Mechanic/Engineer Dave Santos of the Sanger Fire Department on the loss of his youngest daughter Katy (22 years old) this morning. The thoughts and prayers of the membership are with Dave and his family. We will post more information as […]

From the Office of Fire Chief Kim Zagaris, CalEMA Fire and Rescue Division:

From the Office of Fire Chief Kim Zagaris, CalEMA Fire and Rescue Division: It is with much sadness I inform you that Cal EMA Assistant Fire Chief Paul Beckstrom’s wife Traci Beckstrom passed away peacefully approximately 2330 last evening with her loving friends at her side. Paul is doing OK and his sons Rick and […]

Passing of Al Sass, Vista Fire Department

Dear members, It is with deepest sympathy that I inform you of the passing of one of our members, Al Sass (retired) from Vista Fire Department. Al was a US Navy veteran and served in several positions on the SCFMA Board.  He was in an assisted living home for the last few years and passed […]

On Going Training Sources

Here is a quick list of on-going training sources and an updated training from Elkhart Brass, Waterous and Phos-Chek: Training Sources: Elkhart Brass – Training Division California Fire Mechanics Academy EVT Certification Commission Inc Pierce Manufacturing The 2011 Class A Foam and CAFS Academy will be held in Glendale AZ Feb 3-5. It will include […]