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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: Apr 8, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: April 8, 2026

This pumper built by Alexis for the Sunapee (NH) Fire Department is built on a Spartan FC-94 MFD cab and chassis with a 10-inch raised roof.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: April 8, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 8, 2026

1,000th PACCAR MX-13 Engine Powers New 107-Foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder for Broussard (LA) Fire Department

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced it has delivered its 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 engine installed in a Pierce 107-foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder for the Broussard Fire Department in Louisiana.

The post 1,000th PACCAR MX-13 Engine Powers New 107-Foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder for Broussard (LA) Fire Department appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 8, 2026

NJ Department Sticks with E-ONE for New Engine

Engine 12-3 is a 2025 E-ONE Cyclone pumper equipped with a 2,000-gpm Hale Qmax pump, a 750-gallon water tank, and a 30-gallon Class B foam cell.

The post NJ Department Sticks with E-ONE for New Engine appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 8, 2026

Albuquerque (NM) Fire Rescue Expands Wildland Fleet with New UTVs, Engine

Albuquerque Fire Rescue has purchased two new utility terrain vehicles and a Type 3 engine.

The post Albuquerque (NM) Fire Rescue Expands Wildland Fleet with New UTVs, Engine 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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