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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: Aug 21, 2026

Prosecutor Investigating OH Fire Station Land Deal Involving Trustee

Geauga County is investigating Hambden Township’s fire station land deal, as officials dispute whether the sale was properly vetted under Ohio ethics rules.

The post Prosecutor Investigating OH Fire Station Land Deal Involving Trustee appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Elsmere (KY) Railroad Bridge Too Weak to Safely Support Fire Trucks

State engineers cut the weight rating on an Elsmere, KY railroad bridge from 26 tons to 13 tons, forcing firefighters to take alternate routes to calls on the community's west side.

The post Elsmere (KY) Railroad Bridge Too Weak to Safely Support Fire Trucks appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 21, 2026

HiViz CEO Sam Massa Provides Supplier Update

Chris Mc Loone recently sat down with Sam Massa, CEO of HiViz Lighting, to discuss the possible termination of its supplier agreement and its potential impact on the supply of lighting components.

The post HiViz CEO Sam Massa Provides Supplier Update appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Norman (OK) Weighs New Fire Stations

Norman City Council discussed an ad hoc committee to review public safety needs, including a fire study calling for new and relocated fire stations.

The post Norman (OK) Weighs New Fire Stations 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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