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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 29, 2026

After LaGuardia Plane Collision, NYC-Area Airport Vehicles to Get Transponders

The Port Authority will install transponders in ground vehicles at its airports following a fatal crash linked to their absence at LaGuardia.

The post After LaGuardia Plane Collision, NYC-Area Airport Vehicles to Get Transponders appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2026

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Safety Hazards: ‘Stop Use Immediately’

Generac is recalling over 150,000 portable generators due to fuel leak risks that pose fire hazards.

The post Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Safety Hazards: ‘Stop Use Immediately’ appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2026

Apparatus Purchasing: Penfield’s Low Hosebed

Designing a rig in-house with a low hosebed and rear discharges is challenging. There’s more to it than arbitrarily picking a height, choosing one your neighboring department has, or pointing to a location and saying you want a discharge there.

The post Apparatus Purchasing: Penfield’s Low Hosebed appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2026

Fire Chief Considerations: The Importance of Fleet Division Standard Operating Procedures

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fleet management ensure operational readiness, enhance safety, and reduce liabilities, impacting overall firefighter and resident safety.

The post Fire Chief Considerations: The Importance of Fleet Division Standard Operating Procedures 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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