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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 5, 2026

DC Fire and EMS Announce LODD

DC Fire and EMS Safety Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long died suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, while in the line of duty.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

CT Town Tests Drones so Fire, Police Can Have ‘Eye in the Sky’

Middletown (CT) has entered into a 90-day trial with Flock Safety for a "First Responder" drone system that can reach police and fire emergencies quicker than first responders.

The post CT Town Tests Drones so Fire, Police Can Have ‘Eye in the Sky’ appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Architect Fits New Station on Small Site; Accommodates FD’s First EV Pumper

San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue built Station 52 to address regional growth and call volume, featuring electric vehicle infrastructure and future expansion.

The post Architect Fits New Station on Small Site; Accommodates FD’s First EV Pumper appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Green Bay (WI) Receives $5.5M in Federal Funding for New $19M Station

The new station will combine operations from two stations, housing firefighters operating out of Fire Station 3 as well as the department's leadership and administrative staff, which has temporarily moved from Station 1 to City Hall.

The post Green Bay (WI) Receives $5.5M in Federal Funding for New $19M Station 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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