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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: Jun 20, 2026

Fountain Valley (CA) Receives $2M in Funding for New Fire Station

Andrew TurnerDaily Pilot, Costa Mesa, Calif.(TNS) Fountain Valley civic leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate a $2-million boost in funding, provided by a U.S. legislator, in the city’s campaign for a new fire station. A presentation check was handed over in a ceremony at Fire Station No. 1 on Bushard Street, directly across from Fountain Valley High and one of two fire stations in […]

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Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Sterling (IL) City Council to Purchase Fire Department Alert System, Breathing Apparatus Fill System

Jeannine OttoDaily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.(TNS) The Sterling Fire Department will be getting a new system to alert firefighters when calls come into the station. The Sterling City Council on Monday approved the purchase of an $89,908 station-alerting system from WESTNET LLC. “Our building was built in 1969, occupied in 1970, so our speaker system and sound system for […]

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Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Londonderry (NH) Approves More Than $900K for Building Repairs

Despite ongoing controversies, the Londonderry Town Council pushed through a nearly 4½-hour meeting Monday to approve repairs at the public library and a satellite fire station.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Coxreels® Compact 100W Welding Hose and 100WCL Welding Cable Hand Crank Reels

These heavy-duty hand crank models are ideal for stationary shop workstations and mobile service rigs with integrated welders or fuel gas compartments.

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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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