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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 18, 2026

Stolen CA Ambulance Crashes After Police Chase

A stolen LifeStar ambulance crashed into a tree in Bakersfield after being taken from Adventist Health Hospital in Tulare, police say.

The post Stolen CA Ambulance Crashes After Police Chase appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2026

NV Trooper Pinned Against Fire Apparatus Before Officer-Involved Shooting, Investigators Say

A Nevada State Police trooper was injured and a passenger in a vehicle was killed when a fleeing SUV struck the trooper at a crash scene. The driver faces charges including attempted murder after being shot.

The post NV Trooper Pinned Against Fire Apparatus Before Officer-Involved Shooting, Investigators Say appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Arlington (NY) Adds Two Seagrave Pumpers to Its Fleet

Arlington had very specific needs with the two engines, including a low hosebed, no rear compartment, no crosslays, a 150-foot front bumper handline, and all other preconnects off the rear of the pumpers.

The post Arlington (NY) Adds Two Seagrave Pumpers to Its Fleet appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Topeka (KS) Fire Department Adds Five New Apparatus to Fleet

The Topeka Fire Department is adding five new Pierce Enforcer pumper trucks to replace aging apparatus.

The post Topeka (KS) Fire Department Adds Five New Apparatus to Fleet 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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