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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: Jan 6, 2026

Driver ‘Intentionally’ Rams Vehicle Into Fire Station, Breaking Glass Bay Doors

Carson Lambert, 18, faces charges after crashing a stolen car into Clover Hill Fire Station No. 7 in Chesterfield, Virginia, on January 4, 2026. No firefighters were injured.

The post Driver ‘Intentionally’ Rams Vehicle Into Fire Station, Breaking Glass Bay Doors appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2026

INNOTEX Announces Strategic Dealer Partnership with NAFECO

NAFECO will represent INNOTEX across the municipal markets in Florida and Texas, expanding access to its product offerings in two of the country’s influential regions.

The post INNOTEX Announces Strategic Dealer Partnership with NAFECO appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2026

IL Fire Protection District Adds Used 75-Foot Quint

The Waverly (IL) Fire Protection District added a 2007 Smeal 75-foot quint, built on a Spartan cab and chassis, just before Christmas.

The post IL Fire Protection District Adds Used 75-Foot Quint appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 6, 2026

This pumper-tanker was built for the Verdon (NE) Rural Fire District by Danko on a Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 6, 2026 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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