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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: Mar 8, 2026

MA FD Receives Safety Equipment Grant

The Amesbury Fire Department received a $24,060 grant from the Last Call Foundation to purchase 40 personal safety rope systems, addressing a significant equipment gap for firefighter safety.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2026

Fire Apparatus Struck Responding to Fire That Displaced 18 People in NJ

A Newark fire truck was disabled after being struck by a car while responding to a two-alarm fire that displaced 18 people. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The post Fire Apparatus Struck Responding to Fire That Displaced 18 People in NJ appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2026

Three PA Fire Companies Set to Merge. ‘Going to Help the Community a Lot’

Three Philipsburg-area fire companies are merging to enhance emergency coverage and funding access, addressing challenges of declining membership and rising costs. The consolidation awaits state approval.

The post Three PA Fire Companies Set to Merge. ‘Going to Help the Community a Lot’ appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 7, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 7, 2026

Rosenbauer built this rescue for the Vassar (MI) Fire Department on an International HV cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 7, 2026 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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