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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: Apr 13, 2026

Wyoming County (PA) Department Rig Returns 55 Years Later

The fire company originally took delivery of the rig in 1933.

The post Wyoming County (PA) Department Rig Returns 55 Years Later appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Pierce Manufacturing to Demonstrate the Future of Fire Apparatus Innovation at FDIC International 2026

At FDIC 2026 in booth #5337, Pierce Manufacturing will demonstrate how fire apparatus innovation, connected technologies and evolving manufacturing advancements are driving the future of the fire service.

The post Pierce Manufacturing to Demonstrate the Future of Fire Apparatus Innovation at FDIC International 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 13, 2026

MI EMS Provider Warns Rising Gas Prices May Delay Equipment Purchases

Rising fuel costs are pressuring ambulance services in Michigan.

The post MI EMS Provider Warns Rising Gas Prices May Delay Equipment Purchases appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 13, 2026

NV Apparatus Refurbishing Company Aims for Half the Cost of New in Half the Time

A nationwide backlog for new fire apparatus, sometimes stretching three to five years, is pushing departments to seek faster, more affordable alternatives, FOX 5 Las Vegas reports. A Henderson-based company, Fire Trucks Unlimited, says its apparatus refurbishing business is booming with 60 jobs currently underway refurbishing older fire apparatus. Company officials say refurbished trucks can […]

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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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