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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 25, 2026

New Safety Center Among Issues Facing Boston Heights (OH) Voters

Boston Heights voters will decide three tax issues Nov. 3, including an income tax hike to fund police and fire services and a new safety center.

The post New Safety Center Among Issues Facing Boston Heights (OH) Voters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Baltimore Firefighters’ Union Says Department Needs More Working Apparatus

Baltimore City Fire Department has had several engines and trucks out of service for months, a union says, raising concerns about longer response times and maintenance delays.

The post Baltimore Firefighters’ Union Says Department Needs More Working Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Utility Donates Crane Truck to VA Large Animal Rescue Team

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative donated a crane truck to Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s large animal rescue team in Rixeyville.

The post Utility Donates Crane Truck to VA Large Animal Rescue Team appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Cleveland Could Soon Replace 151 Public Safety Radios With $1M Grant

Cleveland City Council advanced a plan to accept up to $1.03 million in federal grant money to replace 151 aging mobile radios used by police, fire, and EMS vehicles.

The post Cleveland Could Soon Replace 151 Public Safety Radios With $1M Grant 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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