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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 10, 2026

Goffstown (NH) Chooses Not to Sink Money in Fire Station 3 This Year

Goffstown Fire Station 3, built in 1975, is unoccupied and deteriorating.

The post Goffstown (NH) Chooses Not to Sink Money in Fire Station 3 This Year appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 10, 2026

MD Ambulance Involved in Five-Vehicle Crash

A Harford County ambulance and four vehicles collided at Belair Road and North Tollgate Road in Bel Air.

The post MD Ambulance Involved in Five-Vehicle Crash appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 10, 2026

South Middleton Township (PA) Negotiating Purchase of Yellow Breeches EMS Building

South Middleton Township is negotiating to purchase the Yellow Breeches EMS building at 233 Mill St. to continue medical services after Yellow Breeches ceases operations.

The post South Middleton Township (PA) Negotiating Purchase of Yellow Breeches EMS Building appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 9, 2026

Cantankerous Wisdom: Pipe it to the Rear

The effectiveness of rear suction piping is contingent upon defining what the intent is of the inlet and whether storage space has priority over flow while maintaining sound hydraulic principles.

The post Cantankerous Wisdom: Pipe it to the Rear 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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