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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: Jul 31, 2026

Laguna Beach (CA) Receives Funds to Purchase Aerial Firefighting HeloPod

Laguna Beach is expanding its firefighting infrastructure with a new helicopter refilling tank, or HeloPod.

The post Laguna Beach (CA) Receives Funds to Purchase Aerial Firefighting HeloPod appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 30, 2026

CAL FIRE Puts Another Sikorski S-70i FIREHAWK Helicopter in the Air

CAL FIRE's FIREHAWK S-70i has seating for nine helitack crew members and one pilot, a fixed tank that holds 1,000 gallons of water or foam with pilot controlled drop volumes, and a retractable snorkle to allow the aircraft to hover over a water source and resupply, without landing.

The post CAL FIRE Puts Another Sikorski S-70i FIREHAWK Helicopter in the Air appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 30, 2026

July 2026 Apparatus Showcase

Check out our featured delivery of the month: a Rosenbauer tanker built on a Freightliner 108SD cab and chassis along with a variety of pumpers, aerials, and rescues.

The post July 2026 Apparatus Showcase appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 30, 2026

TN High School Fire Science Program Receives Donated Fire Apparatus

Rockvale High School's fire management and science program received a fully functioning fire truck from Rutherford County.

The post TN High School Fire Science Program Receives Donated Fire Apparatus 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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