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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 23, 2025

Vehicle Hits Two Fire Apparatus, Knocking Them Out of Service, in WV

A ladder truck was hit in the front driver's side and a pumper was struck at the pump panel. The rigs belong to the Hedgesville (WV) Volunteer Fire Company.

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Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Missouri Fire Protection District Purchases 2006 Rescue-Engine

The Cosby-Helena (MO) Fire Protection District recently placed in service a used rescue-engine at its Helena station, the district said in a Facebook post. Engine 65 is a 2006 International 4400 with a Crimson fire body. The rescue-engine previously served at Savannah Missouri Fire Department’s Station 3. “We are extremely thankful for both ours, and […]

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Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Dec. 23, 2025

This 1,500/1,000 pumper was built by Custom Fab & Body for the Vinland Fire Department, Oshkosh, WI, on a Spartan FC-94 cab and chassis.

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Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Safeware, Inc. Awarded NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Contract

Safeware, Inc. today announced it has been awarded the NASPO ValuePoint Rescue & Public Protection Equipment Master Agreement, a single-award cooperative contract established through NASPO ValuePoint’s lead-state model with the State of South Carolina serving as the Lead State Agency. Under the NASPO ValuePoint portfolio, the Master Agreement is available to eligible public entities, including […]

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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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