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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 3, 2026

Plover (WI) FD Receives 45 New SCBA Cylinders Through Federal Grant

The Plover (WI) Fire Department upgraded safety equipment by receiving a $422,733 federal grant and a local match of $21,136.

The post Plover (WI) FD Receives 45 New SCBA Cylinders Through Federal Grant appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 3, 2026

Department Improves Response Times as It Restores, Expands Resources

The Long Beach (CA) Fire Department has improved citywide emergency response times by 30 seconds through enhanced resources, including a full-time paramedic unit and staffing adjustments.

The post Department Improves Response Times as It Restores, Expands Resources appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 3, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 3, 2026

HME Ahrens-Fox built this 1,500/1,200 pumper for the Hazel Park (MI) Fire Department on an 1871-W cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 3, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2026

Firefighter Workload Eases With Fourth Ambulance

Anderson (IN) added a fourth ambulance in September, improving firefighter workload balance and lowering response times.

The post Firefighter Workload Eases With Fourth Ambulance 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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