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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 5, 2026

District Receives Grant for PPE Extractor; Will Make Available to Other FDs

Lyon County (KS) Fire District No. 5 received a $5,000 grant to purchase an extractor for cleaning PPE, enhancing cancer risk reduction efforts and supporting neighboring fire departments.

The post District Receives Grant for PPE Extractor; Will Make Available to Other FDs appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 5, 2026

Marion built this rescue on a Spartan Metro Star LFD cab and chassis with 20-inch raised roof for the Reedsburg (WI) Fire Department.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 5, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2026

Clarksburg (WV) FD Takes Delivery of First of Two New Apparatus

The Clarksburg (WV) Fire Department recently took delivery of a Sutphen 100-foot aerial platform, and anticipates receiving a new rescue truck this summer.

The post Clarksburg (WV) FD Takes Delivery of First of Two New Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2026

Raleigh County (WV) FDs Receive Funding to Offset Rising Equipment Costs

Raleigh County (WV) fire departments received more than $9,500 each from a $124,754 fund to address rising costs for equipment.

The post Raleigh County (WV) FDs Receive Funding to Offset Rising Equipment Costs 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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