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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 17, 2026

Debt Limit Issues Affect Public Safety Facility Plans in Winona (MN)

Winona is moving toward an option agreement to buy former Central School property for a new police and fire facility, but a corrected debt limit has raised concerns.

The post Debt Limit Issues Affect Public Safety Facility Plans in Winona (MN) appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Three Firefighters Injured when Driver Crashes Into FL Fire Truck on Highway

A Boca Raton Fire Rescue truck was rear-ended on I-95, sending four people, including three firefighters, to hospitals.

The post Three Firefighters Injured when Driver Crashes Into FL Fire Truck on Highway appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Sterling Parks (CO) Advances Fire District Proposal for Second Fire Station

Sterling's parks board backed a plan for the fire district to buy city land south of Ayres Elementary for a second fire station, with part of the site left for park use.

The post Sterling Parks (CO) Advances Fire District Proposal for Second Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Snap-Tite Hose Expands Sales Team with New District Sales Managers

Snap-tite Hose expands its sales team with three new district managers to enhance local support, industry expertise, and customer service across key U.S. regions, strengthening market coverage.

The post Snap-Tite Hose Expands Sales Team with New District Sales Managers 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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