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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: Oct 12, 2026

Swanzey (NH) Unveils Long-Awaited Fire Station

Swanzey Fire Department opened Fire Station #2, replacing a basement town hall station used since the 1960s.

The post Swanzey (NH) Unveils Long-Awaited Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 12, 2026

IL Small Equipment Grant Program for Emergency Services Opens for Applications

Applications are open for grants through the Illinois $6 million Small Equipment Grant Program.

The post IL Small Equipment Grant Program for Emergency Services Opens for Applications appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 12, 2026

Carterville (MO) Volunteer Fire Department Receives Bunker Gear Grant

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation gave Carterville Volunteer Fire Department a $39,843 grant for nine sets of firefighter bunker gear.

The post Carterville (MO) Volunteer Fire Department Receives Bunker Gear Grant appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 11, 2026

Historic But Harried: A Look at Cedar Rapids (IA) Fire Stations

Cedar Rapids is seeking voter approval of a $60 million bond to relocate, remodel or rebuild six fire stations and add a training center, citing outdated facilities, response times and safety.

The post Historic But Harried: A Look at Cedar Rapids (IA) Fire Stations 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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