Menu

Welcome

The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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: Sep 29, 2026

FL Fire Department Launches Whole Blood Drone Delivery System

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will launch a drone whole-blood delivery program in Seffner and Riverview next month, delivering blood to emergency scenes.

The post FL Fire Department Launches Whole Blood Drone Delivery System appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Read more
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Amazon to Cover Hamilton’s (NJ) $2.3M Ladder Truck

Amazon’s planned Hamilton Township warehouse is tied to a community deal funding a $2.3 million ladder truck.

The post Amazon to Cover Hamilton’s (NJ) $2.3M Ladder Truck appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Read more
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Estes Park (CO) Tax Plan Targets Replacing Apparatus, Equipment

Estes Park trustees unanimously backed ballot measure 6D, a proposed 0.5% sales tax to fund Estes Valley Fire District training, equipment, and apparatus replacement.

The post Estes Park (CO) Tax Plan Targets Replacing Apparatus, Equipment appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Read more
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Four Fire Stations in Haywood (NC) Flooded During Hurricane Helene: Here’s Their Status

Four Haywood County fire stations in Jonathan Creek, Clyde, Canton, and Hazelwood flooded during Helene, forcing some departments to relocate or plan new sites on higher ground.

The post Four Fire Stations in Haywood (NC) Flooded During Hurricane Helene: Here’s Their Status appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

Read more
RSS
First4849505153555657Last

Theme picker

Upcoming Events

Theme picker

Sponsors

Fire Mechanics Section Board

Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
Read more

Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
Read more

Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Read more

Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Read more

Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
Read more

Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
Read more

Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

Read more

Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
Read more

Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
Read more

Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

TBD
TBD
Read more

Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

Read more
RSS

Theme picker

2020 CAR SHOW