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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: Nov 3, 2026

Close Calls with Ladder Truck Prompt Marblehead (MA) Road Rerouting

Marblehead approved lane, striping. and signage changes on Pleasant Street to improve safety near the fire station.

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Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Cleon Township MI Holds Open House for New Fire Station/Town Hall

Cleon Township opened its new township hall and fire station in Copemish, a $1.1 million project funded by USDA loans and grants, township funds, ARPA money, and voter-approved bonds.

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Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Patient Dies After Stealing, Crashing MA Ambulance

A patient stole an ambulance in Worcester, crashed it in West Boylston, and later died at UMass Memorial Medical Center, police said.

The post Patient Dies After Stealing, Crashing MA Ambulance appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Lee County (MS) Officials Prep for Seven New Fire Trucks

Lee County approved seven new fire trucks for five volunteer fire departments and two new strike teams, with delivery expected in December, officials said.

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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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