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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 12, 2026

Maryland VFD Breaks Ground on New Station

Ground was broken recently for the new South Ocean Pines (MD) Fire Station. The station has been in the works for several years.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Road Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter at Groundbreaking for New Station He Helped Plan

A segment of road was dedicated to fallen firefighter Joshua Laird during a ceremony that also marked the groundbreaking for a new Green Valley (MD) Fire Station.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 12, 2026

Blanchat Manufacturing built this 1,200-gallon tanker for the Hasty-McClave Fire Protection District, Hasty, CO, on a 1997 Stewart Stevenson M-1088 cab and chassis.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

SVI Trucks Awarded Sourcewell Contract for Fire Apparatus

Through the cooperative purchasing agreement, entities like fire departments and law enforcement agencies, can purchase SVI rescue vehicles, wildland apparatus, command vehicles, and other emergency vehicles through a streamlined procurement process with preferred pricing.

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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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