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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: Dec 12, 2025

Plainfield (IL) FPD Replaces Decade-Old Pumper with New One

The Plainfield (IL) Fire Protection District took delivery of a new 2025 Pierce pumper at Station Three.

The post Plainfield (IL) FPD Replaces Decade-Old Pumper with New One appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2025

PA Fire Company to Add Two New Apparatus

Falls Township (PA) Fire Company No. 1 announced the completion of new a engine and Rescue 30.

The post PA Fire Company to Add Two New Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 12, 2025

Glastonbury (CT) Fire Department turned to Marion for two pumpers built on Spartan Metro Star LFD cabs and chassis with 10-inch raised roofs.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 12, 2025 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 11, 2025

Editor’s Opinion: Farewell, 2025

And so, we have come to the end of 2025—and in terms of what went on this year, I’m happy to bid it farewell. We lost two fire service visionaries this year in Bill Foster and Dick Young.

The post Editor’s Opinion: Farewell, 2025 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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