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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 4, 2026

How Fire Crews Built a Temporary Wildfire Command Center in Just Two Days

Hundreds of firefighters based at Madras High School battled the 60,000-acre Bench fire on the Warm Springs Reservation.

The post How Fire Crews Built a Temporary Wildfire Command Center in Just Two Days appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Richmond (VA) Fire Trucks, Buses Will Soon Get Green Lights on Demand. Ambulances Won’t.

Richmond will install transit signal priority for fire trucks and regional buses by next spring, but police cars and ambulances are excluded in the initial rollout because of funding.

The post Richmond (VA) Fire Trucks, Buses Will Soon Get Green Lights on Demand. Ambulances Won’t. 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 Certified to 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 Certified to NFPA 1950 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Five Firefighters Injured After Truck Overturns During CA Wildfire

Five firefighters suffered minor injuries when their truck overturned near the Feliz Fire outside Hopland.

The post Five Firefighters Injured After Truck Overturns During CA Wildfire 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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