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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 27, 2026

E-ONE Select Series Aerial in Service for KY Department

Department leaders were originally looking for a smaller aerial ladder truck, but when they saw that Vogelpohl Fire Equipment would have a 100-foot Metro 100 available, they quickly were sold on it.

The post E-ONE Select Series Aerial in Service for KY Department appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 27, 2026

TN VFD Takes Delivery of Two Donated Vehicles

Clinch Valley, Tennessee, fire officials flew to Connecticut to pick up a tanker, then drove to New Jersey to acquire a pumper.

The post TN VFD Takes Delivery of Two Donated Vehicles appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 27, 2026

Second Byron Township (MI) FD Apparatus Is Struck in a Month

Byron Township, Michigan, fire officials said no one was injured in the crash, but two firefighters were walking back to the truck and only 20-30 feet away when it happened.

The post Second Byron Township (MI) FD Apparatus Is Struck in a Month appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 27, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 27, 2026

Inverness (IL) Fire Protection District had HME Ahrens-Fox build this 1,500/3,000 tandem axle tanker on an HME Ahrens-Fox 1871-W cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 27, 2026 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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