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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 24, 2026

$54M Chattanooga (TN) Bridge Project Will Restore Access for Fire Apparatus

Chattanooga plans to replace the 72-year-old Wilcox Boulevard bridge.

The post $54M Chattanooga (TN) Bridge Project Will Restore Access for Fire Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 23, 2026

Ottumwa (IA) Fire Vehicle Purchase on Hold After Rescinded Vote

CHAD DRURYOttumwa Courier, Iowa(TNS) OTTUMWA — Just as it appeared the City of Ottumwa was going to move forward with a purchase of two vehicles for the fire department, one council member who was a swing vote to approve the purchase attempted to rescind his vote. Council Bill Hoffman Jr. emailed city administrator Philip Rath and mayor Benjamin Foote Wednesday afternoon to request […]

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Posted: Aug 23, 2026

Why Cedar Rapids (MI) Is Seeking $60M to Upgrade Aging Fire Stations

Cedar Rapids Fire Department is seeking voter approval Nov. 3 for a $60 million bond to rebuild, remodel or relocate six stations and add a new training center.

The post Why Cedar Rapids (MI) Is Seeking $60M to Upgrade Aging Fire Stations appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 22, 2026

Fairfax (CA) Flea Infestation Forces Firefighters to Relocate

The fleas of Fairfax have invaded the firefighter quarters, forcing staff to relocate and escalating the town’s pest problem.

The post Fairfax (CA) Flea Infestation Forces Firefighters to Relocate 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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