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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: Jun 27, 2026

Niagara (NY) Receives Grant for New Apparatus

The Town of Niagara Active Hose Fire Company will receive a $2 million grant for a new ladder truck, addressing safety concerns for the new Amazon building, which exceeds the reach of their current truck.

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Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Grand Rapids (MI) FD Station Design Echoes Its Suburban Neighborhood Location

The new Kendall Street Fire Station in the southeast corner of Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently opened to serve a fast-growing suburban area in that part of the city and serves as an example of cooperation among city leaders, the fire department, and the affected neighborhood community to put in place a fire station that satisfies […]

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Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Darley Welcomes Jim Johnson to Board of Directors

Johnson brings decades of leadership experience and deep industry expertise to support Darley’s continued growth and innovation.

The post Darley Welcomes Jim Johnson to Board of Directors appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Hospitals Pledge $45 Million to Upgrade Pittsburgh’s Fire Apparatus and Ambulance Fleet

Pittsburgh's aging apparatus fleet faces challenges, but a $45 million donation from UPMC and Highmark Health aims to improve emergency services.

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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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