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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: Sep 18, 2026

Compartment Corner: Santa Fe (TX) Fire and Rescue, Spartan Engine Company 2

Santa Fe (TX) Fire and Rescue's Engine 2 is one of two recently added twin Spartan ER engines, built on Spartan Metro Star cabs and chassis.

The post Compartment Corner: Santa Fe (TX) Fire and Rescue, Spartan Engine Company 2 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Union Pacific Fire Train Deployed to Support CA Fire Operations

The Union Pacific Railroad fire train is aiding crews on the 613-acre Floriston Fire near Truckee.

The post Union Pacific Fire Train Deployed to Support CA Fire Operations appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Templeton (CA) Unveils New Badges Featuring Feed & Grain Building. Here’s a Look

Templeton firefighters unveiled new badges featuring the burned Templeton Feed & Grain, a community symbol damaged in a fire.

The post Templeton (CA) Unveils New Badges Featuring Feed & Grain Building. Here’s a Look appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Chattanooga (TN) Hopes to Expand Emergency Vehicle Preemption Traffic Technology Despite Funding Loss

A $2 million grant has helped Chattanooga explore traffic technology that helps emergency vehicle response times. Now the city must find money to pay for it.

The post Chattanooga (TN) Hopes to Expand Emergency Vehicle Preemption Traffic Technology Despite Funding Loss 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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