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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: Mar 13, 2026

Cambridge (MA) FD Updates Headquarters Reconstruction

Reconstruction of the Cambridge (MA) Fire Department Headquarters is on schedule, with completion expected in fall 2026.

The post Cambridge (MA) FD Updates Headquarters Reconstruction appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 13, 2026

VFD Welcomes 1994 Fire Apparatus Bought for $16K

The Blankenship (MT) Fire Department acquired a 1994 engine from Columbia Falls. The rig only has 19,747 miles and 747 hours of time on its engine.

The post VFD Welcomes 1994 Fire Apparatus Bought for $16K appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 13, 2026

The Santa Barbara (CA) Harbor Patrol turned to Moose Boats to build this M2-35 36-foot-long, 14-foot-beam Catamaran fireboat.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 13, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Stryker Says Cyberattack Disrupted Its Global Networks

Stryker, a U.S. medical equipment company in Portage, Michigan, reported a cyberattack disrupting its global networks.

The post Stryker Says Cyberattack Disrupted Its Global Networks 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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