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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: Feb 27, 2026

‘We Never Had to Close’ Hall of Flame Curator Says

The Hall of Flame Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, sustained significant damage from storms in September and October 2025 but remained open. A new drainage system was installed to prevent future issues.

The post ‘We Never Had to Close’ Hall of Flame Curator Says appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 27, 2026

GA Department Adds New Fire Rescue Boat for Lake Lanier

Forsyth County (GA) Fire Department is enhancing emergency services on Lake Lanier with a new fire rescue boat.

The post GA Department Adds New Fire Rescue Boat for Lake Lanier appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Ohio’s Small County VFDs Awarded $8M Grant for Equipment

Nearly 200 fire departments in Ohio will receive $7.99 million in funding through a new grant program to enhance equipment and training.

The post Ohio’s Small County VFDs Awarded $8M Grant for Equipment appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 27, 2026

Leavenworth County Fire District No. 2, Linwood, KS, turned to Alexis for this 1,500/1,000 pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 27, 2026 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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