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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 1, 2026

Navigating the Grant Purchasing Process for Fire Departments

For projects focused on firefighter health, early planning can help departments determine the right equipment and budget before the application is submitted.

The post Navigating the Grant Purchasing Process for Fire Departments appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Wyoming (MI) Fire Department Gets Rescue-Pumper from HME Ahrens-Fox

The Wyoming (MI) Fire Department's first-out rescue-pumper was built by HME Ahrens-Fox with a body style to match its other engines.

The post Wyoming (MI) Fire Department Gets Rescue-Pumper from HME Ahrens-Fox appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Crestline Ambulances Introduces New CCL 166 Type I

Crestline Ambulances debuted the CCL 166 Type I at EMS World Expo in Orlando.

The post Crestline Ambulances Introduces New CCL 166 Type I appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Chesapeake Fire Department Becomes First in Virginia to Select MSA G1™ City Edition SCBA

A decades-long relationship bewteen the Chesapeake Fire Department and MSA Safety continues into the next generation of SCBA technology.

The post Chesapeake Fire Department Becomes First in Virginia to Select MSA G1™ City Edition SCBA 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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