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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 30, 2026

Trump Threatens to Decertify Canadian Aircraft; Could Hit Firefighting Planes

President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft, citing trade disputes and certification issues with Bombardier, amid ongoing tensions in U.S.-Canada trade relations.

The post Trump Threatens to Decertify Canadian Aircraft; Could Hit Firefighting Planes appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Apparatus and Tractor-Trailer Collide in KY

A firefighter with the Northeast Nelson (KY) Fire Department was injured when the apparatus he was in collided with a tractor-trailer.

The post Apparatus and Tractor-Trailer Collide in KY appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Apparatus Showcase: January 2026

Delivery of the Month: Romeoville (IL) Fire Department platform quint by Rosenbauer on a Commander R6000 cab and chassis.

The post Apparatus Showcase: January 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Apparatus Driver Pinned During Crash on Icy Road

As the apparatus was traveling to the structure fire, the vehicle slid as it was coming down a hill and couldn’t make a sharp turn at the bottom.

The post Apparatus Driver Pinned During Crash on Icy Road 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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