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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 23, 2026

A Decade-Old Plan for a Fire Station Is Roiling This San Diego (CA) Council Race

San Diego Councilmember Henry Foster and the firefighters union are feuding over a long-delayed permanent fire station in Skyline Hills, with the union saying he has not pushed hard enough for funding.

The post A Decade-Old Plan for a Fire Station Is Roiling This San Diego (CA) Council Race appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Elkhart (IN) Approves Public Safety Building Funding

Elkhart approved $1.858 million for selective demolition at the former Chase bank building, the first step in a $45 million project to turn it into a city-owned Public Safety building.

The post Elkhart (IN) Approves Public Safety Building Funding appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Alexis Fire Equipment and Dinges Fire Company Join Forces

Alexis Fire Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Dinges Fire Company (DFC) as a new dealer covering six states in the Midwest.

The post Alexis Fire Equipment and Dinges Fire Company Join Forces appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Sanford’s (NC) New $1.7M Ladder Truck Cuts Rescue Response Time

Sanford Fire Department’s new $1.74 million ladder truck deploys in 15 to 20 seconds, helping crews reach upper floors and rooftops of taller buildings faster.

The post Sanford’s (NC) New $1.7M Ladder Truck Cuts Rescue Response Time 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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