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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: Jan 26, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 26, 2026

The Burke County Fire Department, Waynesboro, GA, had Fouts Fire build two 1,000/3,000 tankers on Kenworth T480 cabs and chassis.

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Posted: Jan 25, 2026

New Fire Training Center, Money for Fire-Scarred Altadena (CA) Part of Mega-Funding Bill Passed by Congress

A bipartisan funding bill passed in the House includes $7 million for projects in east Los Angeles County, focusing on recovery from the Eaton fire and improving local infrastructure and housing.

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Posted: Jan 25, 2026

$13.5M Fire Station to Replace Outdated MI Facility

Comstock Township approved a $371,920 contract for a new fire station, addressing growing service demands and improving facilities for staff, with construction expected to start in 2026.

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Posted: Jan 24, 2026

West Chester (PA) Fire Department Getting Ready to Roll with New Apparatus

The West Chester Fire Department will receive a new fire engine costing nearly $1.4 million, funded by an $818,576 grant, to enhance public safety and replace an aging vehicle.

The post West Chester (PA) Fire Department Getting Ready to Roll with New Apparatus 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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