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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 11, 2026

One Hospitalized After Multivehicle Crash Involving Annapolis (MD) Apparatus

One person was hospitalized after a multivehicle crash involving an Annapolis fire truck in Crownsville, with traffic shut down on Generals Highway. The investigation is ongoing.

The post One Hospitalized After Multivehicle Crash Involving Annapolis (MD) Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026

LODD Report Cites Equipment Failures As Factors

A draft report on a Baltimore rowhouse fire reveals critical equipment failures and systemic issues that led to the deaths of two firefighters, recommending 60 policy and training improvements.

The post LODD Report Cites Equipment Failures As Factors appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Rural CA Fire Agencies Warn EV Mandates Could Undermine Fire Response Capabilities

California special district managers criticized the California Air Resources Board's proposed regulations on electric vehicle mandates, arguing they inadequately address the needs of rural communities and emergency services.

The post Rural CA Fire Agencies Warn EV Mandates Could Undermine Fire Response Capabilities appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Pittsburgh (PA) Allocates $7.2M to Fire Apparatus Fleet

Pittsburgh will allocate $7.2 million from its fleet budget to upgrade aging fire apparatus.

The post Pittsburgh (PA) Allocates $7.2M to Fire Apparatus Fleet 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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