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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 2, 2026

Tri-Township Fire and Rescue Unveils New Sellersburg (IN) Truck, Headquarters

Tri-Township Fire Department opened a new Sellersburg headquarters and added its first heavy rescue truck, a $10.5 million upgrade funded by a 20-year bond.

The post Tri-Township Fire and Rescue Unveils New Sellersburg (IN) Truck, Headquarters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 2, 2026

San Miguel (CA) Fire Department Gets $1M to Build Emergency Operations Center

San Miguel Fire Department got $1 million in federal funding to build an emergency operations center and multi-use public safety building to coordinate disaster responses in San Miguel.

The post San Miguel (CA) Fire Department Gets $1M to Build Emergency Operations Center appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Man Stole 43 Brass Valves From St. Louis Fire Hydrants, Charges Say

A man was charged with stealing brass valves from 43 St. Louis fire hydrants, leaving them inoperable and causing at least $215,000 in damage, police said.

The post Man Stole 43 Brass Valves From St. Louis Fire Hydrants, Charges Say appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Four Niagara County (NY) Fire Companies Win Federal Equipment Grants

Several Niagara County fire departments received federal grant funding for protective gear, training, and supplies through FEMA programs.

The post Four Niagara County (NY) Fire Companies Win Federal Equipment Grants 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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