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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 25, 2026

Talking Trucks: Aerial Options

In this Talking Trucks episode, Chris McLoone and Ricky Riley walk through practical choices departments face when specifying aerial apparatus.

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Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Shanksville (PA) Fire Department Retiring Engine That Responded to Flight 93 Crash on 9/11

The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department is retiring the engine that first responded to the Flight 93 crash site.

The post Shanksville (PA) Fire Department Retiring Engine That Responded to Flight 93 Crash on 9/11 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Erie County (OH) Health Department Delivers Trauma Bags to First Responders

Erie County Health Department delivered 297 trauma response bags to first responders.

The post Erie County (OH) Health Department Delivers Trauma Bags to First Responders appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Cedar Falls (IA) Council Chooses Firm to Research Replacing Public Safety Station No. 2

Cedar Falls City Council approved a $62,000 agreement with SVPA Architects to study the future of Public Safety Station No. 2.

The post Cedar Falls (IA) Council Chooses Firm to Research Replacing Public Safety Station No. 2 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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