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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

Braun Ambulances Adds Chief XL Type III to Select Program, Offering a Faster Path to Custom Ambulance Delivery

Braun Ambulances added the Chief XL Type III to its Select by Braun program, offering fire, EMS, and hospital-based services a streamlined ordering and customization process.

The post Braun Ambulances Adds Chief XL Type III to Select Program, Offering a Faster Path to Custom Ambulance Delivery appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Bullard Introduces Adaptix™ Rescue, Technical Helmet Compliant with NFPA 1950

Bullard launched the Adaptix Rescue Helmet, a lightweight technical rescue helmet certified to NFPA 1950, with side-impact protection and configurable accessories.

The post Bullard Introduces Adaptix™ Rescue, Technical Helmet Compliant with NFPA 1950 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2026

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Bryan Scafede, Golder Ranch (AZ) Fire District

Meet Bryan Scafede, age 41, ladder truck engineer with the Golder Ranch (AZ) Fire District (GRFD).

The post The Apparatus Chauffeur: Bryan Scafede, Golder Ranch (AZ) Fire District appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Report: Houston (TX) Fire Trucks at Fault in Two Metro Rail Crashes

Texas crash reports found Houston Fire Department apparatus operators at fault in two July collisions with Metro light rail trains.

The post Report: Houston (TX) Fire Trucks at Fault in Two Metro Rail Crashes 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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