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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: Sep 16, 2026

Ishpeming (MI) Fire Department Replaces 1995 Truck with $900,000 State-Funded Apparatus

The Ishpeming Fire Department replaced a 1995 fire truck with a new HME pumper funded by a $900,000 state grant.

The post Ishpeming (MI) Fire Department Replaces 1995 Truck with $900,000 State-Funded Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 15, 2026

FA Volume 31 Issue 9

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Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Livonia (MI) Fire & Rescue Puts New Ladder 3 Into Service

Livonia Fire & Rescue put a new Ladder 3 into service after a push-in ceremony. The Pierce Ascendant 107-foot aerial ladder truck was bought in part with $1 million from the State of Michigan.

The post Livonia (MI) Fire & Rescue Puts New Ladder 3 Into Service appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Sinkhole Forms Behind PA Fire Station After Flash Flooding

A sinkhole formed behind South Strabane Fire Department's Oak Spring Station after severe flash flooding.

The post Sinkhole Forms Behind PA Fire Station After Flash Flooding 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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