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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: Sep 30, 2026

WY Fire Departments Buy Apparatus for Solar Project That Has Yet to Break Ground

Mills and Natrona County Fire Protection District are seeking reimbursement agreements with NextEra for emergency equipment bought ahead of the delayed Dinosolar solar project.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Flagstaff (AZ) to to Switch to Cloud-Based Dispatch, Records Software

Flagstaff City Council approved a contract to move police and emergency dispatch records systems to Versaterm’s cloud-based platform in phases, with completion targeted for July 30, 2027.

The post Flagstaff (AZ) to to Switch to Cloud-Based Dispatch, Records Software appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Jackson County (MI) Voters Asked to Double 911 Phone Surcharge to Replace Radios

Jackson County voters will decide whether to raise a phone bill surcharge from $1.50 to $3 a month to fund new 800-megahertz radios for first responders and dispatch services.

The post Jackson County (MI) Voters Asked to Double 911 Phone Surcharge to Replace Radios appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2026

St. Clair Shores (MI) Residents to Get First Look at New Fire, Police Stations

St. Clair Shores will host an open house Saturday for its new police and fire stations and refurbished library, which city officials said replace 1950s-era municipal buildings.

The post St. Clair Shores (MI) Residents to Get First Look at New Fire, Police Stations 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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