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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 24, 2026

New Air Supply/Incident Support Unit Placed in Service in MA

The Cambridge (MA) Fire Department's new "Air Supply/Incident Support Unit," operational since March 17, 2026, enhances emergency response with air supply and multi-task capabilities.

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Posted: Mar 24, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 24, 2026

Ferrara built this 100-foot midmount aerial platform quint on an Inferno cab and chassis for the Danville (IL) Fire Department.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2026

Navigating the Fire Apparatus Landscape in 2026: Insights from FAMA Leaders

As 2026 unfolds, industry leaders from the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) provided an overview of where things stand today, what challenges remain, and what fire departments and purchasers should anticipate in the months ahead.

The post Navigating the Fire Apparatus Landscape in 2026: Insights from FAMA Leaders appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2026

FAMA Forum: Fire Truck Industry Update, FDIC, and the FAMA 2026 Pipeline

In this episode of the FAMA Forum, industry leaders Jason Witmier (FAMA president), Larry Daniels (director at large), and Adam Graves (marketing committee chair) joined Chris McLoone to provide an update on fire apparatus production conditions, supply chain challenges, labor issues, and upcoming events, including FDIC International and the Fire Apparatus Symposium. Daniels detailed how […]

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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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