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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 14, 2026

Columbus (OH) May Spend Close to $30 Million on New City Buildings

Columbus officials are weighing a nearly $30 million plan to replace aging city hall, police, and fire buildings.

The post Columbus (OH) May Spend Close to $30 Million on New City Buildings appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Springfield (MA) Unveils $6M Integrated Vehicle Replacement Plan for Fire, Police, Public Works

Springfield approved $6 million in borrowing to buy 73 new police cruisers, a fire engine, trash trucks, and street sweepers under a coordinated vehicle replacement plan.

The post Springfield (MA) Unveils $6M Integrated Vehicle Replacement Plan for Fire, Police, Public Works appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Inside CT’s Highway Command Center, Where Crashes and Issues Become Alerts in Minutes

Connecticut’s Highway Operations Center in Newington monitors road conditions 24/7, sends alerts, and helps detect incidents like crashes, disabled vehicles, and wrong-way drivers.

The post Inside CT’s Highway Command Center, Where Crashes and Issues Become Alerts in Minutes appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Tampa (FL) Fire Rescue Gets High-Water/Brush Truck

Tampa (FL) Fire Rescue and CCI/Warrior built a combination high-water rescue/wildland engine with swappable beds for rescue and firefighting.

The post Tampa (FL) Fire Rescue Gets High-Water/Brush Truck 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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