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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 24, 2026

Conneaut (OH) Fire Department Trains on New Equipment

Conneaut Fire Chief Will Anderson said training for dangerous conditions is key to emergency preparedness. The department used FEMA grant money for 18 new air packs and practiced entanglement drills.

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Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Rollins (MT) Fire Completes Community-Funded Addition and Remodel

Rollins Volunteer Fire Department raised $2.2 million for station upgrades and expansion after growing call volume and volunteers, and is now seeking a November mill levy for further needs.

The post Rollins (MT) Fire Completes Community-Funded Addition and Remodel appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Buffalo (NY) Fire Station Repairs, Replacement Caught in $20M Borrowing Dispute

Buffalo Common Council is weighing $20 million in BFSA borrowing for emergency repairs as Mayor Sean Ryan and Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams clash over the plan and its costs.

The post Buffalo (NY) Fire Station Repairs, Replacement Caught in $20M Borrowing Dispute appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 23, 2026

El Dorado County (CA) Approves $450K Transfer for Fire Apparatus After Costly Lawsuit

El Dorado County approved transferring about $450,000 in developer fees to reimburse El Dorado Hills Fire Department for equipment.

The post El Dorado County (CA) Approves $450K Transfer for Fire Apparatus After Costly Lawsuit 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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