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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: Mar 23, 2026

FAMA Forum: Fire Truck Industry Update, FDIC, and the FAMA 2026 Pipeline

In this episode of the FAMA Forum, industry leaders Jason Witmier (FAMA president), Larry Daniels (director at large), and Adam Graves (marketing committee chair) joined Chris McLoone to provide an update on fire apparatus production conditions, supply chain challenges, labor issues, and upcoming events, including FDIC International and the Fire Apparatus Symposium. Daniels detailed how […]

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Posted: Mar 23, 2026

New Joint Venture Unites Safety and Fire Rescue Brands

A new joint venture is formed to unite brands serving firefighters and first responders, enhancing safety solutions through combined expertise and innovation while maintaining independent operations.

The post New Joint Venture Unites Safety and Fire Rescue Brands appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2026

Two Killed in Jet-ARFF Vehicle Collision at NY Airport

An Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport after landing, resulting in two fatalities.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2026

Fire Chief Considerations: Vehicle Accidents

To this day, vehicle accidents continue to be one of the most significant and persistent safety threats that firefighters face.

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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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