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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: Aug 27, 2026

Special Delivery: Department Replaces 22-Year-Old Rescue with Walk-Through Heavy Rescue

The Darien (CT) Fire Department needed a larger rescue truck with more space to handle the amount of equipment it acquired over the years.

The post Special Delivery: Department Replaces 22-Year-Old Rescue with Walk-Through Heavy Rescue appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 27, 2026

North Richland Hills (TX) Calls Election for Rebuilding Fire Stations

North Richland Hills voters will decide Nov. 3 on a $145.9 million bond for rebuilding two fire stations. street repairs, and a library expansion.

The post North Richland Hills (TX) Calls Election for Rebuilding Fire Stations appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Officials Break Ground on Rapid City (SD) Fire Station-Police Precinct

Construction has begun on a $10 million fire station, park, and police precinct in Rapid City.

The post Officials Break Ground on Rapid City (SD) Fire Station-Police Precinct appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 27, 2026

CT Fire Department Stands Down Due to Insufficient Gear

Danielson Fire Department is standing down for at least 15 days because it lacks enough usable, properly fitting protective gear.

The post CT Fire Department Stands Down Due to Insufficient Gear 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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