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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 25, 2026

Editor’s Opinion: Just Have a Plan

At our January 2026 monthly department business meeting, our chief engineer reported that our plan to run both our engines equally had to that point been a success.

The post Editor’s Opinion: Just Have a Plan appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Rosenbauer Announces MES-New Mexico as Authorized Dealer

MES‑New Mexico will operate from a full‑service facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, offering both in‑house and mobile service capabilities designed to meet the needs of fire departments statewide.

The post Rosenbauer Announces MES-New Mexico as Authorized Dealer appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Acela Truck Company Introduces Dispatcher 4×4 Type 6 Fire Engine

Acela Truck Company's Dispatcher™ 4x4 Type 6 Fire Engine is purpose-built for rapid initial attack in access-constrained environments.

The post Acela Truck Company Introduces Dispatcher 4×4 Type 6 Fire Engine appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Health, Wellness a Priority for New St. Paul (MN) Station

The new station was designed with separate turnout gear storage, dedicated decontamination showers and spaces for turnout gear washing, extractors, and dryers, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fill room, general storage area, and an equipment maintenance room.

The post Health, Wellness a Priority for New St. Paul (MN) Station 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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