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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: Apr 17, 2026

LiquidSpring Expands Fire & Emergency Capabilities with Polaris Ranger 1500 XD Debut at FDIC 2026

LiquidSpring will unveil its Polaris Ranger 1500 XD with Smart Suspension at FDIC International 2026.

The post LiquidSpring Expands Fire & Emergency Capabilities with Polaris Ranger 1500 XD Debut at FDIC 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Riverside (CA) Plans Sales Tax Increase to Bolster Fire Service

Riverside will hold four meetings on the Measure Z sales tax renewal, proposing to increase the tax from 1% to 1.25% to fund public safety.

The post Riverside (CA) Plans Sales Tax Increase to Bolster Fire Service appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: April 16, 2026

This pumper-tanker is built on a Freightliner SD114 cab and chassis and has a 2,000-gallon UPF tank.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: April 16, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Laguna Beach (CA) to Add an Ambulance

The addition of a new ambulance to the Laguna Beach's fleet brings the total to four.

The post Laguna Beach (CA) to Add an Ambulance 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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