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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

WA Provides 25 Surplus Wildland Apparatus to Fire Districts

The Washington Department of Natural Resources will transfer 25 surplus fire apparatus to wildfire-prone districts to enhance local wildfire response, amid funding challenges for wildfire programs.

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Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 13, 2026

The Shreveport (LA) Fire Department had Ferrara build two 1,500/500 pumpers on Cinder cabs and chassis with 8-inch raised roofs.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Jan. 13, 2026 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 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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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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