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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 15, 2026

Greensboro (NC) Fire Department Unveils Plan to Add 11 New Fire Stations by 2040

Greensboro officials plan to build 11 new fire stations by 2040 to meet growing population demands, with the first station expected to break ground next year, costing $5 million each.

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Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Syracuse (NY) Police and Fire Headquarters Move from Downtown into Newly Renovated Building

Syracuse is relocating its public safety headquarters to a renovated factory, with fire and police departments moving in phases. The city will incur over $50 million in lease payments for the site.

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Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Fire Truck Face-Off: Lodi (CA) Department’s New Engine in the Running for Region’s Top Rig

The Lodi Fire Department is competing in the Fire Truck Face-Off, a contest among 32 fire agencies in California, with voting starting March 18. Winners will donate $1,500 to local charities.

The post Fire Truck Face-Off: Lodi (CA) Department’s New Engine in the Running for Region’s Top Rig appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Busy Road Partially Closed by Collision Involving FDNY Appartus

A section of New Dorp Lane was closed due to a minor vehicle collision involving a sedan and Engine 165, with no injuries reported. Firefighters responded to the scene.

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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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