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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 23, 2026

Alberta, Canada Replaces One of Four Apparatus Destroyed by Fire

After a fire destroyed the Redwood Meadows (Canada) Emergency Service's hall and four fire trucks, the town purchased a new tender with insurance funds.

The post Alberta, Canada Replaces One of Four Apparatus Destroyed by Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 23, 2026

Alexis built this 1,500/750 pumper for the Plains (VA) Fire Department on a Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 23, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Coxreels Offers Different Options for Challenger Series Reels

Coxreels® manufactures high-quality hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923, offering a full product line for various applications, all designed and built in the U.S.A.

The post Coxreels Offers Different Options for Challenger Series Reels appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Register Now for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit

Registration is open for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit on June 26-27 in Arlington, VA, offering training, networking, and stipends for eligible members to offset costs.

The post Register Now for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit 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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