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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: Sep 27, 2026

Waco (TX) Fire to Evaluate New Thermal Imaging Technology in $400K Pilot

Waco firefighters will get 16 helmet-mounted thermal imaging augmented reality units under a $396,000 deal approved by the City Council, with training and support from Qwake Technologies.

The post Waco (TX) Fire to Evaluate New Thermal Imaging Technology in $400K Pilot appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 27, 2026

Three Injured After Cal Fire Training Engine Rolls into Ditch in Sacramento County (CA)

A training fire engine rolled over near Sloughhouse in southeastern Sacramento County, injuring three firefighters who were taken to a hospital. CHP is investigating.

The post Three Injured After Cal Fire Training Engine Rolls into Ditch in Sacramento County (CA) appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 26, 2026

KY City to Purchase Property for Additional Fire Department Parking

Ashland plans to buy a Carter Ave. building for fire station parking, but the sale displaced two salon stylists after the property was represented as vacant.

The post KY City to Purchase Property for Additional Fire Department Parking appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 26, 2026

SD Woman Arrested After Mobile Medic Unit Theft

A Rapid City woman was arrested after allegedly stealing a Rapid City Fire Department Mobile Medic Unit during an assault response and leading police on a pursuit Friday.

The post SD Woman Arrested After Mobile Medic Unit Theft 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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