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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 16, 2026

OH Announces Recipients of Equipment and Training Reimbursement Grants

The Equipment Grant program is providing $2 million to 148 fire departments across 72 counties.

The post OH Announces Recipients of Equipment and Training Reimbursement Grants appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Memphis (TN) Secures $1.5M from Volkswagon Settlement Grant; Will Use for Fire Apparatus

Memphis (TN) secured $1.5 million from the VW Settlement to replace fire apparatus with diesel hybrids. TDEC announced $18.9 million for 22 projects to improve air quality through vehicle replacements.

The post Memphis (TN) Secures $1.5M from Volkswagon Settlement Grant; Will Use for Fire Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 16, 2026

PA Ambulance Crash Leaves Infant Dead, Mother Critical

A 2-month-old infant, Marian Harris, is dead and her mother critically injured after a crash involving a MedStar EMS ambulance in Philadelphia.

The post PA Ambulance Crash Leaves Infant Dead, Mother Critical appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 16, 2026

This 1,500/500 pumper for the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department was built by Seagrave on a Capitol cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 16, 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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