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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: Aug 11, 2026

Hyde County (NC) Deploys eVTOL Aircraft for Emergency Medical Response

Pivotal, Hyde County EMS and Code Blue Resources complete two successful live patient responses, delivering advanced life support 20 minutes before ground ambulances arrived

The post Hyde County (NC) Deploys eVTOL Aircraft for Emergency Medical Response appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Rumbler Siren Tried by Los Angeles Police; Designed to Rattle People out of the Way

Los Angeles police are rolling out the Rumbler, a low-frequency siren meant to get drivers' attention and help emergency vehicles clear traffic.

The post Rumbler Siren Tried by Los Angeles Police; Designed to Rattle People out of the Way appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Cedar Rapids (IA) Weighs $60M for Fire Department Improvements

Cedar Rapids may ask voters to approve a $60 million bond to modernize fire stations and emergency facilities.

The post Cedar Rapids (IA) Weighs $60M for Fire Department Improvements appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 11, 2026

MI Voters to Decide Phone Surcharge for New Emergency Radios

Jackson County voters will decide whether to raise a phone bill surcharge to fund replacement of aging emergency radios for police and firefighters countywide.

The post MI Voters to Decide Phone Surcharge for New Emergency Radios 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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