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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: Oct 5, 2026

Winchester (OH) Rescue-Pumper Burns Inside Station

The Winchester (OH) Community Fire District's rescue-pumper caught fire inside Station 19 on October 3 and was deemed "a total loss."

The post Winchester (OH) Rescue-Pumper Burns Inside Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2026

PPE Gear Credited for Protecting NH Firefighter In Flashover

The Londonderry (NH) Fire Department credits new PPE for helping to minimize a firefighter's injuries after a house fire flashover incident on October 2.

The post PPE Gear Credited for Protecting NH Firefighter In Flashover appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2026

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Osvaldo Alvarado, Chatham County (GA) Fire Department

Meet Osvaldo Joshue Alvarado, age 25, Squad 313 chauffeur with the Chatham County (GA) Fire Department.

The post The Apparatus Chauffeur: Osvaldo Alvarado, Chatham County (GA) Fire Department appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Antique Fire Truck Muster in Kingston (NY) Seeks to Spark Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment

Fire departments from across Ulster County arrived in style for Saturday’s Antique Fire Truck Muster at the Volunteer Firemen’s Hall and Museum on Fair Street.

The post Antique Fire Truck Muster in Kingston (NY) Seeks to Spark Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment 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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