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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: Aug 12, 2026

Onalaska (WA) Firefighters Hold Car Show to Raise Money for New Jaws of Life

The Onalaska Volunteer Firefighters Association car show drew 104 entries and raised at least $10,000 for Lewis County Fire District 1 equipment and community programs.

The post Onalaska (WA) Firefighters Hold Car Show to Raise Money for New Jaws of Life appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2026

CA Town Gets Nearly $1 Million for New Fire Engine

Rep. Jimmy Panetta delivered $935,000 in federal funding to help Cambria buy a new fire engine and equipment as its two current engines near the end of their useful life.

The post CA Town Gets Nearly $1 Million for New Fire Engine appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Cedar Rapids (IA) Council OKs $60M Fire Department Upgrade; Voters Now Decide

Cedar Rapids is asking voters to approve a $60 million bond for fire station upgrades and a new training center.

The post Cedar Rapids (IA) Council OKs $60M Fire Department Upgrade; Voters Now Decide appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Judge Upholds Returning Kansas City (MO) Firefighter to Job After Crash That Killed Three

A Jackson County judge upheld an arbitrator’s order reinstating a Kansas City firefighter after the 2021 Westport crash that killed three people.

The post Judge Upholds Returning Kansas City (MO) Firefighter to Job After Crash That Killed Three 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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