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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 6, 2026

Talking Trucks: the Allison Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2

Antique rig and vintage fire station preservation collide in this episode of Talking Trucks with Chris Mc Loone, Ricky Riley, and Firefighter Jason Lloyd.

The post Talking Trucks: the Allison Hook & Ladder Co. No. 2 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Woman Stuffed Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Vehicle Gas Tank to Set Fire, Police Say

A woman attempted to ignite a Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue vehicle's gas tank but was unsuccessful, police said.

The post Woman Stuffed Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Vehicle Gas Tank to Set Fire, Police Say appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Video: NJ Firefighter Attacked During Water Rescue

Firefighters rescued a man in distress off Atlantic City, New Jersey, on New Year's Eve. The man attempted to stab a firefighter during the rescue and now faces multiple charges, according to police..

The post Video: NJ Firefighter Attacked During Water Rescue appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 6, 2026

Driver ‘Intentionally’ Rams Vehicle Into Fire Station, Breaking Glass Bay Doors

Carson Lambert, 18, faces charges after crashing a stolen car into Clover Hill Fire Station No. 7 in Chesterfield, Virginia, on January 4, 2026. No firefighters were injured.

The post Driver ‘Intentionally’ Rams Vehicle Into Fire Station, Breaking Glass Bay Doors 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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