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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: Oct 19, 2026

Rig Review: Sutphen/SVI Heavy Rescue

The Cheesequake Fire Department’s Rescue 205 has a Sutphen Monarch four-door, 73-inch cab, with 10-inch raised roof.

The post Rig Review: Sutphen/SVI Heavy Rescue appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Six Metro Detroit (MI) Communities Make Their Case to Voters for Fire, Police Taxes

Five Oakland County townships are asking voters to approve police and fire millages after August rejections.

The post Six Metro Detroit (MI) Communities Make Their Case to Voters for Fire, Police Taxes appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Why Are Some Dallas (TX) Public Safety Champions Opposing Fire Department Projects

Dallas voters will decide on a $443 million bond for police and fire projects.

The post Why Are Some Dallas (TX) Public Safety Champions Opposing Fire Department Projects appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 19, 2026

National Move Over Day Raises Awareness of Roadside Traffic Laws

National Move Over Day is raising awareness of “Slow Down, Move Over” laws.

The post National Move Over Day Raises Awareness of Roadside Traffic Laws 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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