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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: Feb 17, 2026

OroraTech Appoints Distributed Satellite Pioneer Ignacio Zuleta as CTPO

OroraTech has appointed Dr. Ignacio Zuleta as chief technology and product officer (CTPO). In this role, he will lead the company’s technology strategy and execution as OroraTech advances its leadership in persistent thermal activity monitoring. Dr. Zuleta brings over a decade of experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale Earth observation systems. He has played a […]

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Posted: Feb 17, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 17, 2026

Rosenbauer built these two 1,500/750 pumpers for the Springfield (OH) Fire Department on Commander cabs and chassis.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2026

FAST Rescue Solutions Upgrades FAST Board with New Lower Extremity Strap

All FAST Boards will now be equipped with the newly designed FAST Lower Extremity Strap, replacing the Multi-Loop Strap configuration.

The post FAST Rescue Solutions Upgrades FAST Board with New Lower Extremity Strap appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 16, 2026

Orangeburg (SC) to Replace Apparatus

Orangeburg City Council approved financing for a new fire truck costing up to $945,630 to replace an outdated model, with annual debt payments of about $90,000 over ten years.

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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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