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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: May 28, 2026

Elkhart Brass Launches New Electric Xtender

The Electric Xtender deploys in 10 seconds, extends 18 inches above the pump house, and can flow water in both the raised and lowered positions.

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Posted: May 28, 2026

Minneapolis (MN) Fire Department Prepares to Add Three New Pierce Enforcer Pumpers

The order marks the department’s move from commercial chassis pumpers to Pierce custom fire apparatus.

The post Minneapolis (MN) Fire Department Prepares to Add Three New Pierce Enforcer Pumpers appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 28, 2026

Minneapolis (MN) Fire Department Prepares to Add Three New Pierce Enforcer Pumpers

The order marks the department’s move from commercial chassis pumpers to Pierce custom fire apparatus.

The post Minneapolis (MN) Fire Department Prepares to Add Three New Pierce Enforcer Pumpers appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 28, 2026

Mesa (AZ) Plans Bulk Apparatus Purchase to Save Money; 12-Truck Order Approved

Mesa is investing $16.9 million to purchase 12 fire trucks to replace aging apparatus.

The post Mesa (AZ) Plans Bulk Apparatus Purchase to Save Money; 12-Truck Order Approved 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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