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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: Aug 17, 2026

Owens Cross Roads (AL) Voting on SCBA, PPE Replacement and New Apparatus

Owens Cross Roads voters will decide Oct. 13 on a 3-mill tax to fund fire protection, add staff, and replace aging gear and trucks.

The post Owens Cross Roads (AL) Voting on SCBA, PPE Replacement and New Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Proposed Bay City (MI) Committee Would Fire Station Funding Options

Bay City leaders plan a committee to study funding for street repairs and fire station upgrades.

The post Proposed Bay City (MI) Committee Would Fire Station Funding Options appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026

First Due Named to the Inc. 5000 for the Fifth Consecutive Year

First Due was named to the Inc. 5000 for the fifth straight year, ranking No. 647 overall and No. 68 in Software, with 509% three-year revenue growth. It remained the top Fire and EMS software company.

The post First Due Named to the Inc. 5000 for the Fifth Consecutive Year appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 16, 2026

Statesville (NC) Firehouse Hosts ‘Fill the Drum’ Battery Recycling Challenge

Statesville Fire Department is urging residents to recycle rechargeable batteries through its Fill the Drum campaign to reduce fire risks from lithium-ion batteries in trash.

The post Statesville (NC) Firehouse Hosts ‘Fill the Drum’ Battery Recycling Challenge 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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