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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 11, 2026

Serious Crash on CT Highway Left a Motorcyclist Pinned Under an SUV

A serious crash on Interstate 95 involved a motorcyclist pinned under an SUV. Firefighters extricated the motorcyclist, who was taken to Norwalk Hospital.

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Posted: May 11, 2026

Demers Celebrates Crews During EMS Week

Demers Ambulances, an innovation-driven ambulance manufacturer known for its thought leadership, is celebrating National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026) by launching a new daily social media giveaway series designed to recognize and reward individual EMS professionals across the United States. Taking place Monday through Friday, the initiative encourages first responders to engage with daily poll […]

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Posted: May 10, 2026

New TX Fire Facility Hosts Grand Opening

Greenville Fire-Rescue will host a grand opening for its new Fire Administration Building and Training Complex on Saturday, showcasing community commitment to public safety and emergency services.

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Posted: May 10, 2026

MN Town Shutters Fire Department over Unauthorized Spending and Untrained EMTs

Lexington, MN, has shut down its Fire Department and fired its chief due to unapproved spending, inadequate training, and operational failures affecting firefighter certification and safety.

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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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