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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: Jul 7, 2026

Des Moines (IA) Fire Department Adds $1.7M Ladder Truck to Fleet

The Des Moines Fire Department has placed a new $1.7 million ladder truck into service at Fire Station 6.

The post Des Moines (IA) Fire Department Adds $1.7M Ladder Truck to Fleet appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2026

NC Paramedic Killed When She Flies From Back of Flipping Ambulance

A paramedic was killed when an ambulance and car collided in Gaston County.

The post NC Paramedic Killed When She Flies From Back of Flipping Ambulance appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2026

Jacksonville (IL) Firefighters Hoping to Restore 1928 Fire Truck

The Jacksonville Fire Department seeks funding to restore its 1928 American LaFrance fire engine for its 100th anniversary in 2028.

The post Jacksonville (IL) Firefighters Hoping to Restore 1928 Fire Truck appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2026

CAL FIRE Launches First Due as Statewide Incident Reporting Platform

CAL FIRE has launched First Due as its new incident reporting platform, enhancing data quality and modernizing emergency response documentation in California.

The post CAL FIRE Launches First Due as Statewide Incident Reporting Platform 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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