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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 28, 2026

FEMA Awards $3.8M to CT Fire Departments

FEMA awarded $3.8 million in grants to Connecticut fire departments and towns for equipment, training, vehicles, and safety projects under three fire grant programs.

The post FEMA Awards $3.8M to CT Fire Departments appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

MD County Approves $1.04M for Five New Ambulances

Carroll County approved $1.04 million to buy five ambulances, part of its effort to build a county-run fire and EMS department.

The post MD County Approves $1.04M for Five New Ambulances appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Road Rescue Celebrates 50 Years of Seamless Performance and Enlightened Design

Road Rescue is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of manufacturing customized ambulances at its Florida facility for EMS providers across North America.

The post Road Rescue Celebrates 50 Years of Seamless Performance and Enlightened Design appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

WY Opens Newest Aerial Wildland Firefighting Helibase

Wyoming opened a $7.5 million helibase near Glenrock to replace its aging helicopter firefighting facility.

The post WY Opens Newest Aerial Wildland Firefighting Helibase 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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