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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: Sep 5, 2026

Shanksville’s (PA) Tiny Firehouse Still Welcomes 9/11 Flight 93 Victims’ Families

The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department station is again hosting the Flight 93 families at a public open house, continuing an annual 9/11 remembrance near the memorial in Somerset County.

The post Shanksville’s (PA) Tiny Firehouse Still Welcomes 9/11 Flight 93 Victims’ Families appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Ward Apparatus: “We’re Operational” After Facility Fire

A Sept. 2 industrial complex fire in Horseheads, NY, has temporarily disrupted operations at Ward Apparatus and Ward Diesel Filter Systems.

The post Ward Apparatus: “We’re Operational” After Facility Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 3, 2026

Laguna Beach (CA) FD dedicates new pumper with ‘push-in’ ceremony

Laguna Beach [CA] firefighters dedicated a new 2026 Pierce Enforcer fire engine at Fire Station No. 2, retiring a 2005 American LaFrance after 20 years of service.

The post Laguna Beach (CA) FD dedicates new pumper with ‘push-in’ ceremony appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 3, 2026

The Apparatus Workshop: Change the Mission or Refurbish?

In this episode, we break down the practical considerations chiefs, fleet managers, mechanics, and apparatus committees need to evaluate before making that decision.

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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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