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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: Apr 14, 2026

Cazenovia (NY) Fire Department Upgrades Old Quint

The department chose to go with a new Sutphen rig identical to its old truck but with upgrades to electronics, lighting, and hydraulics.

The post Cazenovia (NY) Fire Department Upgrades Old Quint appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 14, 2026

CA Fire Engine Swarmed During Illegal Street Takeover

A fire engine in Salinas was delayed for 15 to 20 minutes during an illegal sideshow.

The post CA Fire Engine Swarmed During Illegal Street Takeover appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 14, 2026

Axe-Wielding Man Caused More Than $130,000 in Damage at Chicago Firehouses, Prosecutors Allege

A 26-year-old Englewood man faces 21 felony counts for allegedly damaging firefighter's vehicles in Chicago, causing over $130,000 in damages.

The post Axe-Wielding Man Caused More Than $130,000 in Damage at Chicago Firehouses, Prosecutors Allege appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 14, 2026

MA Fire Department Upgrades Emergency Medical Response Equipment

The Chicopee Fire Department received lifesaving equipment upgrades for all fire apparatus.

The post MA Fire Department Upgrades Emergency Medical Response Equipment 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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