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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

NTSB Examines GPS Jamming on Night of Fatal NM Air Ambulance Crash

A preliminary federal investigation found that a Beech C-90 air ambulance crashed in New Mexico after its pilots experienced GPS jamming linked to military operations at White Sands Missile Range.

The post NTSB Examines GPS Jamming on Night of Fatal NM Air Ambulance Crash appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Federal Funds Bring Hamden (CT) Closer to New Emergency Operations Center, Fire Station

Hamden received over $1 million in federal funds for a new emergency operations center and fire station.

The post Federal Funds Bring Hamden (CT) Closer to New Emergency Operations Center, Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 17, 2026

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Expands Fleet with Eight Oshkosh Airport Products Striker 6×6 ARFF Vehicles

Oshkosh Airport Products delivered eight Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicles to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines as part of fleet modernization efforts.

The post Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Expands Fleet with Eight Oshkosh Airport Products Striker 6×6 ARFF Vehicles appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 17, 2026

Explosion at Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue Fleet Garage Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

Miami-Dade sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating a fire and explosion at a county facility that resulted in one death and several injuries, with multiple agencies involved in the inquiry.

The post Explosion at Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue Fleet Garage Leaves One Dead, Four Injured 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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