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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 14, 2026

Inside CT’s Highway Command Center, Where Crashes and Issues Become Alerts in Minutes

Connecticut’s Highway Operations Center in Newington monitors road conditions 24/7, sends alerts, and helps detect incidents like crashes, disabled vehicles, and wrong-way drivers.

The post Inside CT’s Highway Command Center, Where Crashes and Issues Become Alerts in Minutes appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Tampa (FL) Fire Rescue Gets High-Water/Brush Truck

Tampa (FL) Fire Rescue and CCI/Warrior built a combination high-water rescue/wildland engine with swappable beds for rescue and firefighting.

The post Tampa (FL) Fire Rescue Gets High-Water/Brush Truck appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Concord (NC) Fire Engine Struck by Passing Vehicle at Accident Scene

A Concord Fire Department engine was struck by a passing vehicle while crews responded to a crash on I-85 in Concord.

The post Concord (NC) Fire Engine Struck by Passing Vehicle at Accident Scene appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2026

OH Fire Rescue Agency Proposes Tax to Fund Maintenance, New Station

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue is asking voters to approve Ballot Issue 7F, a 4-mill property tax increase over 10 years to fund staffing, equipment, stations, and a fifth station.

The post OH Fire Rescue Agency Proposes Tax to Fund Maintenance, New Station 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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