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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: Feb 17, 2026

Lessons from the Shop Floor: What Every Officer Should Know About Their Apparatus

The relationship between operations and maintenance is one of the most important, and most overlooked, partnerships in the fire service. Here are a few lessons from the shop floor that every officer should know about their apparatus.

The post Lessons from the Shop Floor: What Every Officer Should Know About Their Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2026

Strong Winds Rip Roof Off CA Fire Station

Strong winds from a thunderstorm damaged a Fresno County (CA) fire station, ripping off its roof and affecting the garage. No crews were inside, and service response times remain unaffected.

The post Strong Winds Rip Roof Off CA Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2026

Birmingham (AL) Airport Donates Vehicle to Oneonta Fire and Rescue

The donated Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) comes complete with fire suppression equipment and the space to store medical equipment and supplies.

The post Birmingham (AL) Airport Donates Vehicle to Oneonta Fire and Rescue appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2026

TN Department Receives Donation for New PPE

Clarksville (TN) Fire Rescue received a nearly $33,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Whataburger for new PPE for swiftwater and dive operations.

The post TN Department Receives Donation for New PPE 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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