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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 31, 2026

Hillsboro (OR) Fire & Rescue’s Station 9 Serves as City’s Emergency Operations Hub

The emergency operations hub incorporates the department operations center, emergency supply storage, administrative offices, police workspaces, and shared meeting facilities.

The post Hillsboro (OR) Fire & Rescue’s Station 9 Serves as City’s Emergency Operations Hub appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2026

New Jersey law extends financing options for fire apparatus

An amended New Jersey law gives fire departments more time to finance and lease apparatus and equipment.

The post New Jersey law extends financing options for fire apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2026

Willowfork (TX) Firefighters Injured in Apparatus Crash While Assisting at Ross Fire

The department is assessing the damage to the fire apparatus and will continue to support the firefighters involved as it recovers from the incident.

The post Willowfork (TX) Firefighters Injured in Apparatus Crash While Assisting at Ross Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2026

Clarion Events – Fire & Rescue Names Lauren Ocoma Senior Vice President, Events & Brand Strategy, Expanding Her Leadership of FDIC International

Clarion Events Fire & Rescue Group promoted Lauren Ocoma to senior vice president of events and brand strategy, expanding her role on FDIC International and the group’s event strategy.

The post Clarion Events – Fire & Rescue Names Lauren Ocoma Senior Vice President, Events & Brand Strategy, Expanding Her Leadership of FDIC International 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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