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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 13, 2026

Journal Presents Different Take on Current Apparatus Purchasing Atmosphere

The publication says US Senators’ efforts to investigate fire apparatus manufacturers ignores what’s really causing high costs and delivery lead times and how best to fix them.

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Posted: Aug 13, 2026

Lincoln (NE) Fire and Rescue Tears Down Old Training Tower to Make Way for New One

Lincoln Fire and Rescue demolished its 1964 training tower at 300 South St. and plans a new four-story modular tower ready in 2027.

The post Lincoln (NE) Fire and Rescue Tears Down Old Training Tower to Make Way for New One appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 13, 2026

Casper (WY) Saves $1M by Skipping Customization, Avoiding Problem Electronics on New Rigs

Casper Fire-EMS put two new $750,000 engines into service, choosing a simpler design with fewer electronics to reduce repairs and downtime, officials said.

The post Casper (WY) Saves $1M by Skipping Customization, Avoiding Problem Electronics on New Rigs appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 13, 2026

Snyder County (PA) Rolls Out Mobile Command Center

Snyder County used Night Out to unveil its emergency mobile command center.

The post Snyder County (PA) Rolls Out Mobile Command Center 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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