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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: Jan 13, 2026

Lakeland Fire + Safety Gloves Achieve NFPA 1970 Certification

Lakeland Industries announced its Ultimate Glow+ Leather Firefighting Gloves have achieved NFPA 1970:2025 certification.

The post Lakeland Fire + Safety Gloves Achieve NFPA 1970 Certification appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Lakeland Fire + Safety Gloves Achieve NFPA 1970 Compliance

Lakeland Industries announced its Ultimate Glow+ Leather Firefighting Gloves have achieved NFPA 1970:2025 compliance.

The post Lakeland Fire + Safety Gloves Achieve NFPA 1970 Compliance appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2026

LION Announces Reentry Into EN 469-Compliant Technical Garments Market With Innovative New Models

LION reenters the EN-compliant firefighting gear market, launching new models in December 2025 for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with a Latin America launch on February 1, 2026.

The post LION Announces Reentry Into EN 469-Compliant Technical Garments Market With Innovative New Models appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 12, 2026

FA Volume 31, Issue 1

Read the features and news on fire trucks and fire equipment from the January 2026 issue of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine.

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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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