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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 14, 2026

Dual Hydraulic Reels

The dual hydraulic reels feature single-sided access for both the spring and the swivel.

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Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Fire Damages Cuba (KY) Firehouse; Apparatus is Saved

A fire damaged the Cuba Community Volunteer Fire Department’s main station Thursday, but trucks and equipment were saved and the department remains operational.

The post Fire Damages Cuba (KY) Firehouse; Apparatus is Saved appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Chapel Hill (NC) Has a Plan to Replace Fire Station, Put Affordable Housing Next Door

Chapel Hill plans a new Fire Station 4 and affordable apartments on Weaver Dairy Road, with construction possibly starting in 2027.

The post Chapel Hill (NC) Has a Plan to Replace Fire Station, Put Affordable Housing Next Door appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Lake George (NY) Weighs Creating a Fire District

Lake George officials are weighing a fire district that would transfer ownership and management of the volunteer fire department from the village.

The post Lake George (NY) Weighs Creating a Fire District 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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