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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 20, 2025

Athens (AL) Fire to Buy Defibrillators with City Opioid Funds

Athens Fire and Rescue is purchasing three automated external defibrillators with opioid settlement funds, while the Athens Police Department is acquiring ten with a grant, enhancing emergency response.

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Posted: Dec 20, 2025

Smoke from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Closes a Modesto (CA) Fire Station

Modesto Fire Station 5 was temporarily closed after a lithium-ion battery fire filled the station with smoke. No injuries were reported, and crews were relocated to maintain coverage.

The post Smoke from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Closes a Modesto (CA) Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Measuring Performance in the Fleet Division, Part 3

Part 3 describes the processes of developing and implementing performance measures systems within the fire department fleet division.

The post Measuring Performance in the Fleet Division, Part 3 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Pierce Manufacturing Expands Facilities as Part of $150M in Investments

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. announced upgrades to its Appleton, Wisconsin, facility to enhance fire apparatus production and reduce lead times, part of a $150 million investment across multiple states.

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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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