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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 10, 2026

CA Department Equipping Apparatus with Driver Alert Warning System

Two Turlock fire engines now use Haas Alert Safety Cloud to warn drivers through Waze and Apple Maps when an emergency vehicle is nearby.

The post CA Department Equipping Apparatus with Driver Alert Warning System appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Pattonville (MO) Fire Protection District Gets Rosenbauer 78-foot Viper Aerial Ladder

The Pattonville (MO) Fire Protection District added a Rosenbauer 78-foot Viper aerial ladder quint, built to match its other apparatus.

The post Pattonville (MO) Fire Protection District Gets Rosenbauer 78-foot Viper Aerial Ladder appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Tulsa (OK) Students to Restore 9/11 Memorial Fire Truck, the Spirit of Oklahoma

Tulsa Technology Center students are restoring the Spirit of Oklahoma fire truck, bought after 9/11 for the Fire Department of New York.

The post Tulsa (OK) Students to Restore 9/11 Memorial Fire Truck, the Spirit of Oklahoma appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Eagle (ID) Fire Starts Work on New Station, Sells Old Building to County for EMS

Ada County approved buying Eagle Fire Station 2 for a new paramedic base, while a new shared fire station near Highway 55 will improve response to growth north of Eagle and wildfires.

The post Eagle (ID) Fire Starts Work on New Station, Sells Old Building to County for EMS 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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