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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 20, 2026

HiViz Faces Termination of Supplier Agreement

The termination could impact the fire apparatus manufacturing supply chain.

The post HiViz Faces Termination of Supplier Agreement appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Meta Pledges $8 Million Gift for Fire Apparatus in OH Data Center Agreement

Meta has pledged $8 million to the City of Piqua for emergency equipment, including fire trucks and police vehicles.

The post Meta Pledges $8 Million Gift for Fire Apparatus in OH Data Center Agreement appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Voters OK Laramie County (WY) Fire Station Upgrades

Laramie County voters approved 13 of 14 sixth-penny sales tax propositions Tuesday, totaling $148 million.

The post Voters OK Laramie County (WY) Fire Station Upgrades appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Human Error, FAA Oversight Gaps Eyed in Fatal Philly Medical Jet Crash

NTSB documents say investigators are examining possible human and oversight failures in the Jan. 31, 2025 medical jet crash near Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia that killed seven.

The post Human Error, FAA Oversight Gaps Eyed in Fatal Philly Medical Jet Crash 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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