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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 16, 2026

Proposed Longview (WA) Fire Station Aims to Close Response-Time Gaps; Vote Set for November

Longview voters will soon decide on a tax levy for a new fire station to improve emergency response times.

The post Proposed Longview (WA) Fire Station Aims to Close Response-Time Gaps; Vote Set for November appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Stanley Cup Winning Carolina Hurricanes Welcomed with Water Cannon Salute

Two ARFF apparatus at the Raleigh Durham Regional Airport helped welcome home the Stanley Cup-winning Carolina Hurricanes .

The post Stanley Cup Winning Carolina Hurricanes Welcomed with Water Cannon Salute appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Entry Period Open for the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign

DripDrop Hydration is partnering with the NVFC to donate 200,000 electrolyte drink mixes to volunteer fire departments to combat dehydration during wildfire season. Applications are open until June 30.

The post Entry Period Open for the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Global Lighting Market Insights

Chris Mc Loone and Whelen's Halen Kirby discuss the global lighting market.

The post Global Lighting Market Insights 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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