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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: Jul 29, 2026

CO Fire Protection District Running Rosenbauer Type 3

The Type 3 wildland pumper is built on an International HV507 four-door cab and 4×4 chassis, with a Rosenbauer galvanneal body and seating for four firefighters.

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Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Fire Department’s New Headquarters Station Showcases Fire Apparatus for Public

The new fire headquarters has three double-deep, drive-through apparatus bays, he points out, and along one wall are a decon and laundry room, turnout gear storage room, cascade support space, a workroom, and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fill room.

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Posted: Jul 29, 2026

FL Fire Chief Resigns After Questions Over SUV Purchase

Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios resigned after questions about a department SUV purchase.

The post FL Fire Chief Resigns After Questions Over SUV Purchase appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 29, 2026

MI Fire Department Puts $1.6M, 107-Foot Ladder Truck Into Service

Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority has put a new $1.6 million, 107-foot aerial ladder truck into service.

The post MI Fire Department Puts $1.6M, 107-Foot Ladder Truck Into Service appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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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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