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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 3, 2026

Seminole County (FL) Fire Department Places New Specialized Rig into Service

Squad 2 is staffed by members of the department's Special Hazards & Operations Team (SHOT), a specialized unit established in 1992 that responds to technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents throughout Seminole County.

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Posted: Aug 3, 2026

New Orleans Fire Truck Stuck in Central City Pothole

A New Orleans fire truck got stuck in a large pothole Saturday evening at Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. and Clara St. in Central City.

The post New Orleans Fire Truck Stuck in Central City Pothole appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 3, 2026

Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Midair in Greece Killing Two Crew

Hundreds of firefighters battled a major wildfire west of Athens after a helicopter collision killed two crew members.

The post Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Midair in Greece Killing Two Crew appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 3, 2026

Clark County (WA) Fire District Seeks $15.2M to to Replace 60-Year-Old Station

Clark County Fire District 10 is asking voters to approve a $15.2 million bond to replace the Amboy fire station, which is old, cramped, and has asbestos.

The post Clark County (WA) Fire District Seeks $15.2M to to Replace 60-Year-Old Station 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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