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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: Feb 8, 2026

CA Fire Departments Receive New Apparatus from the State

Ten fire departments in Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino are receiving new Type 6 fire engines, valued at $190,000 each, to replace aging equipment ahead of fire season.

The post CA Fire Departments Receive New Apparatus from the State appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 7, 2026

Federal Money Will Help Rebuild NC Fire Department

A federal bill has allocated nearly $5.8 million for a new fire department building in Canton, aiding recovery after previous flood damage and enabling the town to begin site selection.

The post Federal Money Will Help Rebuild NC Fire Department appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 7, 2026

NE City Secures Federal Funding for New Aerial Ladder Truck

The South Sioux City Fire Department will receive $2.5 million in federal funding for a new aerial ladder truck, enhancing public safety and emergency response capabilities in the community.

The post NE City Secures Federal Funding for New Aerial Ladder Truck appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 6, 2026

Seminole County (FL) FD Celebrates Station 39 Grand Opening

Fire Station 39 will include four apparatus bays, a direct-source exhaust capture system, a self-contained PPE storage room, crew sleeping quarters (12 bunk rooms), a kitchen, offices, a fitness facility, and more.

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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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