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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: Feb 12, 2026

Darley Defense Launches New Online Defense Platform

Dedicated to serving the military community, this modernized online platform is built to best serve our customers and partners, delivering a unified user experience that streamlines navigation, accelerates content sourcing, and simplifies access to procurement information.

The post Darley Defense Launches New Online Defense Platform appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 12, 2026

Breaking the Physics Barrier: How Heavy-Lift Capable Drones and SkyCommand Are Redefining Aerial Situational Awareness for Fire, Rescue, and EMS

Agencies across the U.S. are enhancing situational awareness in emergency response through robotics. San Bernardino County (CA)'s new program aims to improve response times using advanced drone technology.

The post Breaking the Physics Barrier: How Heavy-Lift Capable Drones and SkyCommand Are Redefining Aerial Situational Awareness for Fire, Rescue, and EMS appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 12, 2026

AL Volunteer Fire Department Crashes Its Only Apparatus

A pumper was involved in a single-vehicle accident while responding to a brush fire in Stewartville, Alabama. The firefighter was treated and released, but the rig is a total loss.

The post AL Volunteer Fire Department Crashes Its Only Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 12, 2026

Department Chooses Top-Mount Pumper-Tanker

The Tama (IA) Fire Department replaced its 1988 pumper-tanker with a new 4×2 model that's nearly identical to its most recently purchased pumper-tanker.

The post Department Chooses Top-Mount Pumper-Tanker 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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