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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: Dec 19, 2025

Act Recognizing Fatal Firefighter Cancers as LODDs Advances

The U.S. Senate approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, recognizing occupational cancer as line-of-duty for firefighters, expanding benefits.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Applications Accepted for Illinois Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants

The grant provides assistance for organizing, training, and equipping rural fire departments.

The post Applications Accepted for Illinois Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Marion County (FL) Fire Rescue Breaks Ground on Station No. 11

The new Station No. 11 will span nearly 14,000 square feet, a marked improvement from the previous building, which was just under 4,000 square feet.

The post Marion County (FL) Fire Rescue Breaks Ground on Station No. 11 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

California Fire Station Named Building Project of the Year

Menifee, California's Quail Valley Fire Station No. 5 was named Building Project of the Year by the APWA Southern California Chapter.

The post California Fire Station Named Building Project of the Year 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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