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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: Apr 24, 2026

Terex Fire and Ambulance Group Brands Collecting Donations for Tunnel to Towers at FDIC 2026

Terex Fire and Ambulance Group brands will kick off the donation campaign with a $10,000 donation and aim to raise at least $25,000.

The post Terex Fire and Ambulance Group Brands Collecting Donations for Tunnel to Towers at FDIC 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 24, 2026

Firefighter Heard ‘Stop, Stop’ Before LaGuardia Jet Crash, but Didn’t Know Who It Was for, NTSB Says

A preliminary NTSB report on the LaGuardia crash highlights failures in air traffic control and the fire truck's monitoring, leading to the collision that killed two pilots and injured 39 others.

The post Firefighter Heard ‘Stop, Stop’ Before LaGuardia Jet Crash, but Didn’t Know Who It Was for, NTSB Says appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 24, 2026

SD Wildland Fire Celebrates New $2 Million Expansion at Rapid City Campus

South Dakota Wildland Fire has opened a new building in Rapid City.

The post SD Wildland Fire Celebrates New $2 Million Expansion at Rapid City Campus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 24, 2026

Auburn (AL) to Use Semi-Autonomous Drones for First Responders

The Auburn City Council approved a 6-year, $992,501 contract with Axon Enterprise for four drones.

The post Auburn (AL) to Use Semi-Autonomous Drones for First Responders 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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