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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.

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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.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

JBPCO Showcases Its Latest Vehicular Product Innovations, Acquisition of Demers Braun Crestline Medix

At NTEA Work Truck Week 2026, J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. will showcase its most integrated commercial-vehicle platform to date.

The post JBPCO Showcases Its Latest Vehicular Product Innovations, Acquisition of Demers Braun Crestline Medix appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Sheriff’s Vehicle Struck, Pushed Into Fire Apparatus at Accident Scene

A passenger vehicle struck a Rutherford County (TN) Sheriff's Office SUV, which pushed it into a Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department apparatus. First responders were at the scene of an earlier crash where a tractor-trailer overturned.

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

FA Viewpoints: Technical Rig Descriptions

Can purchasers shorten the technical description of the apparatus without compromising the purchasing committee’s requirements?

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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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