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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: May 1, 2026

Calming the Chaos: Scene Lighting, DVI, and Safer Fireground Operations

Chris Mc Loone and Whelen's Derek Zaremba discuss scene and warning lighting considerations, technology, and lighting patterns.

The post Calming the Chaos: Scene Lighting, DVI, and Safer Fireground Operations appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 1, 2026

From Raw Output to Real-World Visibility: How Precision Optics Are Redefining Emergency Warning

The future of emergency lighting is not about producing more light. It is about producing the right light—controlled, uniform, and recognizable from every angle.

The post From Raw Output to Real-World Visibility: How Precision Optics Are Redefining Emergency Warning appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 30, 2026

Streamlight® Upgrades Vantage® Helmet Light for Firefighters

Streamlight® has upgraded its Vantage® helmet light for firefighting, enhancing performance with 225 lumens, 22,000 candela, easier battery changes, and improved ergonomics.

The post Streamlight® Upgrades Vantage® Helmet Light for Firefighters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 30, 2026

Streamlight® Launches LiteBox® 1Million®

Streamlight® launched the LiteBox® 1Million®, a powerful, portable search light with a 1 million candela output and over one-mile beam distance.

The post Streamlight® Launches LiteBox® 1Million® 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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