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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: May 8, 2026

$750K Middletown (CT) Fire Station Upgrade Plan Targets Mold, Cramped Conditions

Middletown officials plan to vote on a $750,000 bond for renovations to Fire Station 2, addressing mold and space issues.

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Posted: May 8, 2026

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Ryan Ruddell, Fetters Mill Fire Rescue (PA)

"On arrival, position with intention. If the placement isn’t right, move it. The truck has wheels—use them."

The post The Apparatus Chauffeur: Ryan Ruddell, Fetters Mill Fire Rescue (PA) appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 8, 2026

Two OH Firefighters Injured After Tanker Crashes Responding to House Fire

Two firefighters from the Adamsville Fire Department were injured in a tanker crash while responding to a house fire in Muskingum County.

The post Two OH Firefighters Injured After Tanker Crashes Responding to House Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 8, 2026

Firefighters Test New Training Props Built by Springfield (MA) High Schoolers

Springfield firefighters are testing new training props built by carpentry students.

The post Firefighters Test New Training Props Built by Springfield (MA) High Schoolers 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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