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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: Oct 7, 2026

VA Firefighter Charged with DUI in Engine Rollover

A Smithfield firefighter was charged with DUI after Engine 52 overturned while responding to a structure fire.

The post VA Firefighter Charged with DUI in Engine Rollover appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Hills (IA) Seeks $5.1 Million for New Fire Station, City Hall

Hills is asking voters to approve a $5.1 million bond in November for a new fire station and City Hall.

The post Hills (IA) Seeks $5.1 Million for New Fire Station, City Hall appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Los Angeles (CA) Police Oppose Tax Hike for Fire Department Improvements

The Los Angeles police union will oppose Measure FD, a sales tax ballot measure backed by firefighters that would raise funding for the Fire Department to add stations, staff, and equipment.

The post Los Angeles (CA) Police Oppose Tax Hike for Fire Department Improvements appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department Celebrates 100th Year of Service; Running New Rosenbauer Rescue-Pumper

Take a walk around the Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department's new rig, a Rosenbauer rescue-pumper that it calls its "do-everything vehicle."

The post Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department Celebrates 100th Year of Service; Running New Rosenbauer Rescue-Pumper 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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