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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: Jul 1, 2026

Apparatus Ideas: OH Fire Department Stays with 75-Foot Quint

The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department’s Sutphen Monarch Cab has a 75-foot aluminum aerial and six-person cab.

The post Apparatus Ideas: OH Fire Department Stays with 75-Foot Quint appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 1, 2026

Navigating Today’s Used Fire Apparatus Market

Establishing an operational blueprint is crucial for defining the type of apparatus needed, including specifications and features.

The post Navigating Today’s Used Fire Apparatus Market appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 1, 2026

The Original Preconnect Prop

The Original Preconnect Prop (OPP, patent pending) allows you to keep your apparatus in service and ready for a response and make training accessible at any location at any time.

The post The Original Preconnect Prop appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 1, 2026

FAMA Forum: Pump Control Locations

This guide walks through deciding where to place pump controls in a practical way, helping departments think through the tradeoffs rather than pushing any one “best” solution.

The post FAMA Forum: Pump Control Locations 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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