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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: Jan 23, 2026

Bay County (FL) Commission Votes to Purchase 12 Fire Apparatus for $14M

Bay County (FL) commissioners and the Tourist Development Council will invest over $14 million to purchase 12 fire apparatus, with financing from United Community Bank.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Louisiana City Receives $1M in Federal Funds for New Fire Station

Zachary, LA, secured $1.05 million in federal funding for a new fire station, enhancing emergency services amid regional growth.

The post Louisiana City Receives $1M in Federal Funds for New Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2026

DNR Grants 25 Wildland Engines to WA Fire Districts

The Washington DNR will transfer 25 surplus wildland engines to wildfire-prone districts to enhance local wildfire response, amid concerns over recent funding cuts affecting wildfire prevention efforts.

The post DNR Grants 25 Wildland Engines to WA Fire Districts appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Alberta, Canada Replaces One of Four Apparatus Destroyed by Fire

After a fire destroyed the Redwood Meadows (Canada) Emergency Service's hall and four fire trucks, the town purchased a new tender with insurance funds.

The post Alberta, Canada Replaces One of Four Apparatus Destroyed by Fire 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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