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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 13, 2026

Motorcyclist, Passenger Suffer Serious Injuries in Crash With MI Fire Truck

A motorcycle and an Olive Twp. fire truck collided on Tyler St. near 136th Ave. Tuesday evening, seriously injuring a 34-year-old Wyoming man and a 17-year-old Grand Rapids passenger.

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Posted: Aug 13, 2026

Niagara County (NY) Breaks Ground for New Public Safety Digital Communications Tower

Niagara County broke ground on its 13th and final digital emergency communications tower, completing a decade-long radio upgrade for public safety agencies countywide.

The post Niagara County (NY) Breaks Ground for New Public Safety Digital Communications Tower appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Pierce, IAFC Present 2026 Fire Chief of the Year Awards

Fire Chief Gail Schmidt of the Rockerville (SD) Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Chief Amy Ramon of the Cy-Fair (TX) Fire Department were named the 2026 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2026

WA Fire Engine Burned Over After Tire Goes Into Ditch During Old Trails Fire

Spokane County Fire District 10 is seeking funding to replace an engine destroyed at the Old Trails Fire after it got stuck in a ditch and was overtaken by flames.

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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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