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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: Dec 18, 2025

Large-Caliber Streams: Not Just a Defensive Weapon

Fire service leaders are re-evaluating the use of large-caliber streams in firefighting tactics, emphasizing their effectiveness in rapidly extinguishing fires, despite traditional views on water supply.

The post Large-Caliber Streams: Not Just a Defensive Weapon appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Smithtown (NY) Fire Department Receives New Rescue 9

The older rig was beginning to show some wear and tear, and the department wanted to have additional space in the new rig.

The post Smithtown (NY) Fire Department Receives New Rescue 9 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2025

HEN Technologies Secures $22M to Build the Industry’s First OS for Fire Defense

HEN Technologies closed a $20 million Series A financing round to advance its AI fire suppression platform, raising more than $30 million to date.

The post HEN Technologies Secures $22M to Build the Industry’s First OS for Fire Defense appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Boones Mill (VA) VFD to Get New Tanker as Supervisors End Dispute

Franklin County (VA) supervisors approved funding for the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new tanker truck, selling the ladder truck to cover costs after prior funding disagreements.

The post Boones Mill (VA) VFD to Get New Tanker as Supervisors End Dispute 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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