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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: May 15, 2026

E-ONE’s $23.5M Expansion Expected To Increase Aerial Production by 35 Percent, Add 100 New Jobs in Ocala

E-ONE, Inc. kicked off the $23.5 million expansion of its aerial manufacturing campus with a special program and a ceremonial groundbreaking.

The post E-ONE’s $23.5M Expansion Expected To Increase Aerial Production by 35 Percent, Add 100 New Jobs in Ocala appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 14, 2026

Bud Calkin, Founder of Skedco, Passes

The Clarion Events Fire & Rescue Group was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Bud Calkin, founder of Skedco, Inc., at the age of 88.

The post Bud Calkin, Founder of Skedco, Passes appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 14, 2026

NH Fire Department Unveils State’s First Safe Haven Baby Box with Blessing Ceremony

New Hampshire's first Safe Haven Baby Box is now operational in Manchester.

The post NH Fire Department Unveils State’s First Safe Haven Baby Box with Blessing Ceremony appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 14, 2026

Ambulance Crash in PA Injures Three

Three people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance and a Toyota passenger car in Upper Dublin Township.

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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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