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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 29, 2026

Estes Park (CO) Tax Plan Targets Replacing Apparatus, Equipment

Estes Park trustees unanimously backed ballot measure 6D, a proposed 0.5% sales tax to fund Estes Valley Fire District training, equipment, and apparatus replacement.

The post Estes Park (CO) Tax Plan Targets Replacing Apparatus, Equipment appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Four Fire Stations in Haywood (NC) Flooded During Hurricane Helene: Here’s Their Status

Four Haywood County fire stations in Jonathan Creek, Clyde, Canton, and Hazelwood flooded during Helene, forcing some departments to relocate or plan new sites on higher ground.

The post Four Fire Stations in Haywood (NC) Flooded During Hurricane Helene: Here’s Their Status appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 29, 2026

FEMA Awards $776,000 to Lynn (MA) for New SCBA

FEMA awarded more than $836,000 to fire departments and first responders in Lynn and Lynnfield for equipment and wellness programs, part of FY2025 fire grants.

The post FEMA Awards $776,000 to Lynn (MA) for New SCBA appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Dubai Ambulance to Debut SANAD, the Field Support Unit, at EMS World 2026

Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services will unveil SANAD, an off-road multi-mission vehicle, at EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida, from September 30 to October 2.

The post Dubai Ambulance to Debut SANAD, the Field Support Unit, at EMS World 2026 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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