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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: Mar 11, 2026

City Seeks Letters of Support for Historic Fire Station Restoration Grant

Once restored, Palm Beach, Florida's Fire Station 22 is envisioned to serve as a museum and community gathering space, created in partnership with the local historical society.

The post City Seeks Letters of Support for Historic Fire Station Restoration Grant appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

Flint (MI) Puts New Ambulance, Pumper Into Service

The new ambulance will allow the city to keep one rig in reserve in case another is taken off the road for maintenance or repairs.

The post Flint (MI) Puts New Ambulance, Pumper Into Service appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

PA Gave These 114 VFCs More Than $900K to Fight Wildfires

The grants target rural communities and municipalities with fewer than 10,000 residents. It aims to help companies purchase wildfire suppression equipment, protective gear, communications tools, apparatus, and training.

The post PA Gave These 114 VFCs More Than $900K to Fight Wildfires appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 11, 2026

HME Ahrens-Fox built this 1,500/750 pumper for the U.S. Navy Fire and Emergency Services on an HME Ahrens-Fox Spectr II cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 11, 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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