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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: Sep 23, 2026

Carbondale (PA) Gives New Fire Truck a Push

Carbondale welcomed a new Freightliner fire engine at a Push-In ceremony Monday. The $510,000 truck, paid for by the Carbondale Fire Relief Association, replaces a ladder truck sold in June.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2026

I Gave It to the Museum!

A recent donation of a 1969 snorkel truck was more than enough reason to visit the FWD/Seagrave Museum in Clintonville, Wisconsin, and its more than 90 FWD and Seagrave vehicles on display.

The post I Gave It to the Museum! appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Old Ladders Twist Into Sculpted Flame for Public Art at New Ann Arbor (MI) Fire Station

Ann Arbor's new Fire Station 4 will feature “Three Ladder Fire,” a $75,000 sculpture made from retired fire department ladders.

The post Old Ladders Twist Into Sculpted Flame for Public Art at New Ann Arbor (MI) Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Rescue Intellitech Expands Sales Team with Two New Regional Sales Managers

Rescue Intellitech Inc. appointed Chuck Evans and Nick Samp as regional sales managers to expand its presence in firefighter decontamination across North America amid growing focus on cancer prevention.

The post Rescue Intellitech Expands Sales Team with Two New Regional Sales Managers 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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