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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: Oct 29, 2026

Wells (NV) OKs Sale of Surplus Apparatus to Fund Ladder Truck Repairs

Wells City Council approved selling a surplus fire engine and Ford Explorer to help pay for $58,000 in repairs to the fire department’s aerial ladder truck.

The post Wells (NV) OKs Sale of Surplus Apparatus to Fund Ladder Truck Repairs appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Spring Creek, Pearl (IL) Residents Set to Vote on Consolidating Fire Protection Districts

Southern Pike County voters will decide next week whether to consolidate the Pearl and Spring Creek fire districts.

The post Spring Creek, Pearl (IL) Residents Set to Vote on Consolidating Fire Protection Districts appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Maybrook (NY) Adds Darley Tactical Pumper

Maybrook's truck committee turned to Darley for a quick-attack pumper and were introduced to Darley's Tactical Pumper™.

The post Maybrook (NY) Adds Darley Tactical Pumper appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Man Killed in Crash With Wichita (KS) Fire Truck

A Wichita man, James Mattson, 79, died Tuesday after his SUV collided with a Wichita Fire Department engine responding to a call. Four firefighters were uninjured.

The post Man Killed in Crash With Wichita (KS) Fire Truck 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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