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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: Sep 15, 2026

TPG to Make Significant Investment in Tablet Command

TPG’s Rise Funds will invest in Tablet Command, a provider of incident management software for fire and emergency response agencies.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Boulder (CO) Says It Needs $170M to Replace a Failing Public Safety Building. Here’s Why.

Boulder seeks voter approval for a $400 million bond to repair or replace aging city buildings, including a new public safety center.

The post Boulder (CO) Says It Needs $170M to Replace a Failing Public Safety Building. Here’s Why. appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2026

L.A. Tiller Truck Crashes Into Sports Bar Responding to Medical Emergency; Seven Injured

Seven people were hospitalized after a Los Angeles Fire Department truck crashed on Figueroa Street in Vermont Vista.

The post L.A. Tiller Truck Crashes Into Sports Bar Responding to Medical Emergency; Seven Injured appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Flint (MI) Breaks Ground on $17.5M Regional Police and Fire Training Campus

Flint broke ground on a proposed $17.5 million regional police and fire training campus with an indoor range, burn tower, and classrooms for year-round training.

The post Flint (MI) Breaks Ground on $17.5M Regional Police and Fire Training Campus 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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