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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: Feb 6, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 6, 2026

The Weskan Fire Department, Wallace County, KS, turned to Weis Fire for this quick-attack brush truck built on a Ford F-550 Super Duty Crew Cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 6, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Tablet Command Adds Four Renowned Fire Service Professionals to the Team

Tablet Command has hired fire service veterans Phil Ambrose, Ari Delay, Don Bertucci, and Corey Zander to enhance its emergency response solutions and support agencies in California and beyond.

The post Tablet Command Adds Four Renowned Fire Service Professionals to the Team appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Veteran Firefighter Drowns in Ice Tragedy at NJ Waterfront Marina

A veteran firefighter in South Jersey died after falling through ice at Wiggins Park Marina. He was submerged for several minutes before being pronounced dead at the hospital.

The post Veteran Firefighter Drowns in Ice Tragedy at NJ Waterfront Marina appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Dräger PSS® AirBoss SCBA Now Available for Purchase in North America

Dräger announced the availability of the AirBoss SCBA in the U.S., featuring enhanced ergonomics and designed with input from American firefighters.

The post Dräger PSS® AirBoss SCBA Now Available for Purchase in North America 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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