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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: Mar 11, 2026

Organizing Your Rural Water Supply

In rural communities, how we establish our water supply is an important step that urban departments don’t have to worry about.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

Man, 78, Killed and 11 Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash Involving FDNY Truck in Brooklyn

A collision involving an FDNY fire truck and a van in Brooklyn resulted in one death and 11 injuries, including five firefighters, during a response to an emergency on Tuesday.

The post Man, 78, Killed and 11 Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash Involving FDNY Truck in Brooklyn appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

City Seeks Letters of Support for Historic Fire Station Restoration Grant

Once restored, Palm Beach, Florida's Fire Station 22 is envisioned to serve as a museum and community gathering space, created in partnership with the local historical society.

The post City Seeks Letters of Support for Historic Fire Station Restoration Grant appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026

Flint (MI) Puts New Ambulance, Pumper Into Service

The new ambulance will allow the city to keep one rig in reserve in case another is taken off the road for maintenance or repairs.

The post Flint (MI) Puts New Ambulance, Pumper Into Service 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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