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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: Aug 18, 2026

Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $1.5 Million in Grants Through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program

State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council awarded $10,000 grants to 150 volunteer fire departments in 43 states to help buy equipment and improve responder safety.

The post Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $1.5 Million in Grants Through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue Opens New ARFF Station At Dallas Love Field

The post Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue Opens New ARFF Station At Dallas Love Field appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026

GA Fire Truck Collides with Transit Van, Two Firefighters Suspended

A Gainesville fire truck responding to a crash collided with a transit van, flipping it on its side.

The post GA Fire Truck Collides with Transit Van, Two Firefighters Suspended appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Tree Damages KY Rescue Truck During Water Rescue

A Ball Creek Fire & Rescue truck was badly damaged when a tree fell on it in Perry County during flooding-related water rescues.

The post Tree Damages KY Rescue Truck During Water Rescue 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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