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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: Aug 5, 2025

South Williamsport (PA) FD Adds Rescue Boat to Fleet

South Williamsport (PA) Fire Station has recently added a new rescue boat to its fleet. According to a wnep.com article, this addition comes after the drowning of a 10-year old boy in May.

The department used relief funds to pay for the $3,000 boat. The rescue boat can be used in winter months, during icy conditions as well. Chief Jeffrey Trammell shares that by taking the boat out on the ice, firefighters can prevent injury of themselves but also rescue the victim faster.

Trammell confirms that firefighters must go through four phases of water rescue training. Five firefighters have been certified so far, but the goal is to have all 20 trained before the end of next summer.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Huntingdon Regional (PA) Fire and Rescue Receives State Funding for New Rig

More than $260,000 in low-interest loan funding was awarded to Huntingdon Regional Fire and Rescue in Huntingdon County on August 4. The funds were awarded by Senator Judy Ward and Representative Rich Irvin through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s State Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Loan Assistance Program.

According to tristatealert.com, the program offers a fixed 2% interest rate to fire and EMS companies in PA. Specifically, this funding must be used for the purchase of a 2017 heavy duty rescue-pumper.

Chief Tim Furlong shared to huntingdondailynews.com that this truck has been long-awaited. The department is replacing a 1998 pumper with the 2017 model, noting it’s been over 20 years since Huntingdon Fire and Rescue received a new apparatus.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2025

TX Volunteer Fire Department Receives New Brush Truck 

The Dam B Volunteer Fire Department received a new brush truck on August 2. According to a kjas.com article, Brush Truck 24 was welcomed with a push-in ceremony by residents and members of the fire department. The truck will reside in Emergency Services District 5. 

The brush truck was constructed by Skeeter Emergency vehicles in Hillsboro, Texas. Marketing Director, Israel Bowman attended the push-in ceremony. He shared that the truck is customized to fit the needs of the fire department.  

The price of the apparatus was under $250,000 and the department was able to make a down payment of about $100,000.  

Dam B has seven vehicles total with this new addition.  

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Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Portland (OR) Bids Farewell to Nearly 100-Year-Old David Campbell Fire Boat

A nearly century-old fire boat took its final trip along the Willamette River, marking the end of a historic era for Portland Fire and Rescue. The David Campbell took her final voyage Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, to dry dock to be renovated so it can be placed in the Columbia River Maritime Museum.

The fire boat was named after one of Portland’s most revered fire chiefs, who died in the line of duty in 1911, kgw.com reported.

Commissioned in 1927, the David Campbell had a long career, witnessing the riverfront evolve from wooden docks and steamships to modern steel bridges and high-rises. At its peak, the vessel could pump 12,000 gallons of water per minute and was vital in some of the largest maritime fire responses, including a five-alarm fire at the Red Lion Hotel on the Columbia River nearly a decade ago, KGW reported.

After being officially retired in 2021, the fire boat is now headed to drydock storage and will be transported to the museum in the spring of 2026, where it will be placed on public display, according to the report.

The David Campbell Fire Boat. (Source: Portland Fire and Rescue)
The David Campbell Fire Boat. (Source: Portland Fire and Rescue)

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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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