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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: Aug 5, 2026

Fire Station Renovations, Training Center Headed to Ballot in Pasadena (CA)

Pasadena City Council voted 7-0 to place a parcel tax measure on the November ballot to fund a 10-year fire department improvement plan.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2026

New Fire Station Among Projects Approved by MI County Voters

Saginaw County voters approved 14 of 17 millage proposals in the Aug. 4 primary, including several fire measures.

The post New Fire Station Among Projects Approved by MI County Voters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2026

Early Returns Favor $25M Bond for New WA Fire Station

Pierce County Fire District No. 10’s $25 million bond was ahead in early results.

The post Early Returns Favor $25M Bond for New WA Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2026

L.A. County Buys Helicopter From EU for $43 Million, Including Cost of Tariff

Los Angeles County approved buying a Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk wildfire helicopter for $43.1 million, with a possible 15% tariff and $6.6 million in added equipment costs.

The post L.A. County Buys Helicopter From EU for $43 Million, Including Cost of Tariff 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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