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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: Jun 22, 2026

MS Authorities Recover Stolen Fire Apparatus; Two Other Trucks Remain Missing

The Covington County Sheriff's Office has recovered two stolen county vehicles, including a fire truck taken from the Northwest Covington Fire Department.

The post MS Authorities Recover Stolen Fire Apparatus; Two Other Trucks Remain Missing appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 22, 2026

Dutchess County (NY) Marks Opening of Live Fire Training Building in Hyde Park

Daily Freeman, Kingston, N.Y. HYDE PARK, N.Y. — Dutchess County’s new state-of-the-art Live Fire Training Building officially opened Saturday, June 20, at the county’s Emergency Response campus on Creek Road. The modular fire training structure will provide firefighters with the opportunity to train in a variety of live burn scenarios, according to a release from the county. Live burn exercises will allow […]

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Posted: Jun 21, 2026

New Apparatus Adds Safety, Versatility to Jacksonville (IL) Fire Department

Jacksonville Fire Department is inviting the community to help it welcome the newest apparatus in its fleet.

The post New Apparatus Adds Safety, Versatility to Jacksonville (IL) Fire Department appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 20, 2026

NC Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Grants to Help with Capital Expenses

The N.C. Department of Insurance’s Office of State Fire Marshal announced grants for volunteer fire departments that include departments in Burke, Catawba, McDowell and Caldwell counties.

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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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