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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 15, 2025

Video: Lodi (NJ) Rescue-Engine

Lodi (NJ) Hose Company 1 currently runs the department’s rescue-engine, a 2021 E-ONE Typhoon with an extruded aluminum body and cab with high side compartments. The cab of the apparatus is 74 inches. The rig has a 2,000-gallon-per-minute (gpm) Waterous CSU pump with a 530-gallon United Plastic Fabricating Poly-Tank III. The rig is powered by a Cummins L9 450-hp diesel engine. (This is part 1 of three videos)

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Posted: Jul 14, 2025

Thoughts on Idaho and Not Losing Heart

Two recent events, the Idaho shooting in which two battalion chiefs were killed and a recent loss to Chris Mc Loone’s active crew to cancer, reinforced that we can be as vigilant as we can, yet tragedy can strike. Yet, we can’t be disheartened to the point of leaving the department. This and more in this week’s Podcast episode.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2025

Grand Forks (ND) FD Receives Custom Pumper

The city of Grand Forks (ND) has received a custom pumper manufactured by Toyne and built on a Spartan metro Star LFD cab and chassis with a 10-inch raised roof.

The apparatus includes a Cummins ISL9 380-hp Engine, a 500-gallon UPF tank, a Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump, swing-out doors and ILI LED Strip Compartment Lighting. The body of the truck is an XL painted stainless steel with rear slide-in under-hosebed ladder and pike pole storage. In addition, there is storage for 11 SCBA bottles in wheel wells and roll-out storage trays. The cab has seating for 5 firefighters, and the rig offers a back-up camera, intercom system, as well as custom interior EMS compartments.

Scene lighting includes FRC SPA530-Q20 telescoping lights, a Whelen Summit 572MB brow light, Whelen M9LZC scene lights on the body, and Pioneer PCPSM28 scene lights on the cab.

For more information, visit https://toyne.com/fire-apparatus/delivery/city-of-grand-forks-pumper-2094.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2025

PHOTOS: 49th Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster Held in Harrisburg (PA)

The annual antique fire apparatus muster and flea market along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, was held July 12.

The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association is an organization of antique fire apparatus enthusiasts, many of whom own, drive, maintain, and improve their own fire trucks and related vehicles and equipment, according to the organization’s Web site.

The Pump Primers were founded in Harrisburg in 1975 and the following year became the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the national organization the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA). Every July the Pennsylvania Pump Primers holds its annual muster in Harrisburg along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Riverfront Park. Over the years the muster has drawn an average of 100 pieces of antique apparatus that participate in activities including static display and active drafting and pumping from the river. The muster also features an extensive flea market and fire related contests and games.

Photos by David Traiforos.

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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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