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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: Oct 26, 2026

Fire Truck Collides With Vehicle on CT Route 202

A fire truck and another vehicle collided Sunday afternoon on Route 202 in Litchfield, causing non-life-threatening injuries, state police said.

The post Fire Truck Collides With Vehicle on CT Route 202 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Boulder (CO) Bond Measure Puts Fire Station Repairs, Public Safety Building on Ballot

Boulder ballot measures 2K and 2M would fund major repairs and replacements at eight city buildings, but opponents criticize the cost and a lack of public engagement.

The post Boulder (CO) Bond Measure Puts Fire Station Repairs, Public Safety Building on Ballot appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Miami Voters Cannot Afford to Leave Police and Fire Stations in Terrible State | Opinion

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins is backing a $450 million public safety bond to replace aging police and fire facilities and add stations where emergency response times are too long.

The post Miami Voters Cannot Afford to Leave Police and Fire Stations in Terrible State | Opinion appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2026

First Due Delivers NERIS V1.5 Reporting Capabilities from Day 1

First Due supported NERIS V1.5 from day one, giving fire departments access to updated reporting tools and more detailed incident categories as the standard evolves.

The post First Due Delivers NERIS V1.5 Reporting Capabilities from Day 1 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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