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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: Sep 21, 2026

Widow’s Suit Charges 911 Malfunction Delayed Response, Caused Husband’s Death

A widow sued Lorain County officials, saying a 911 system malfunction delayed emergency response to her husband and contributed to his death.

The post Widow’s Suit Charges 911 Malfunction Delayed Response, Caused Husband’s Death appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Santa Cruz (CA) Asks Votes to OK New Tax for Emergency Services

Santa Cruz County leaders launched a campaign for Measure E, a temporary half-cent sales tax to raise about $27 million a year for emergency services and other local programs threatened by federal cuts.

The post Santa Cruz (CA) Asks Votes to OK New Tax for Emergency Services appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Jackson (MI) Plans Public Demonstration of Drones, Rescue Tools

Jackson Fire Department will host a free public open house Oct. 3 at Fire Station #1 in Jackson.

The post Jackson (MI) Plans Public Demonstration of Drones, Rescue Tools appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Award-Winning Demers FXP 174 Type I Ambulance Puts First Responder Input on Display

Demers Ambulances will showcase its 2025 EMS World Innovation Award winning FXP 174 Type I at EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, featuring responder focused design and safety upgrades.

The post Award-Winning Demers FXP 174 Type I Ambulance Puts First Responder Input on Display 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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