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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: Feb 26, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 26, 2026

This light tactical pumper by Darley for the Big Horn County Rural Fire Department, Hardin, MT, is built on a Ford F-550 cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 26, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026

Circul-Air Acquires CitroSqueeze® PPE & Turnout Gear Cleaner

Circul-Air has acquired CitroSqueeze®, a detergent for firefighter PPE, integrating it into its cancer mitigation solutions.

The post Circul-Air Acquires CitroSqueeze® PPE & Turnout Gear Cleaner appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 25, 2026

Air Chisel, the Forgotten Power Tool and Its Partner, the Impact Wrench

The air chisel is typically used as a vehicle rescue tool. This versatile tool has new life because of high strength steel alloys (HSSAs) now used in motor vehicles.

The post Air Chisel, the Forgotten Power Tool and Its Partner, the Impact Wrench appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 25, 2026

Watch | A Drone’s View of a New Fire Station Almost Complete

Charlotte (NC) Firehouse 11, originally opened in 1958, is set to reopen soon after demolition and reconstruction, with a new facility designed to serve the community for future generations.

The post Watch | A Drone’s View of a New Fire Station Almost Complete 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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