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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: Jun 15, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: June 15, 2026

CET built this brush truck for the Ashland (IL) Fire Protection District.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: June 15, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Rig Review: South Wall (NJ) Fire District Heavy Rescue 3

Heavy Rescue 3 is a 2021 Pierce walk-in heavy rescue built on a Pierce Arrow XT 46-inch two-door cab and chassis with a flat roof and a 25.5-foot heavy duty rescue body.

The post Rig Review: South Wall (NJ) Fire District Heavy Rescue 3 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 15, 2026

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Nathanael Swanda, Fernandina Beach (FL) Fire Department

Meet Nathanael Swanda, age 23, assigned to E1 Engineer/Paramedic C shift with the Fernandina Beach (FL) Fire Department.

The post The Apparatus Chauffeur: Nathanael Swanda, Fernandina Beach (FL) Fire Department appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Assistant Chief Dies After Being Injured in ME Lumber Mill Fire

Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury died from injuries sustained in a May 15 fire at Robbins Lumber.

The post Assistant Chief Dies After Being Injured in ME Lumber Mill Fire 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

TBD
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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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