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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: Dec 17, 2025

Firefighting Robot Deployed at Lumberyard Fire

A fire at the Central Missouri Reload Inc. lumberyard in Kansas City caused damage estimated at $5 million.

The post Firefighting Robot Deployed at Lumberyard Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2025

PA Governor Presents State Appropriation of $7M to Harrisburg Bureau of Fire

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a 40 percent funding increase for the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, raising state funding to $7 million to enhance community safety.

The post PA Governor Presents State Appropriation of $7M to Harrisburg Bureau of Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2025

Department Running 11 New E-ONE Cyclone Clean Cab Pumpers

The department had two major requirements of the new pumpers—a clean cab concept and a Cummins X12 engine.

The post Department Running 11 New E-ONE Cyclone Clean Cab Pumpers appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2025

NY Village Trustees Raise Concerns Over Fire Apparatus Purchase Request

Village Board trustees are a long way from supporting a request for a $1.1 million truck that would replace a 23-year-old vehicle.

The post NY Village Trustees Raise Concerns Over Fire Apparatus Purchase Request 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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