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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 27, 2026

Mystery Surrounds Overturned WA Water Tender

A water tender from Coulee Basin Fire Services was found overturned on private property in Nespelem, WA.

The post Mystery Surrounds Overturned WA Water Tender appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Clarksville (IN) Considers Hydrant Fee to Offset Tax Cuts

The Clarksville Town Council discussed implementing a fee for fire hydrants as they face revenue losses from state-ordered property tax cuts.

The post Clarksville (IN) Considers Hydrant Fee to Offset Tax Cuts appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Bridge Weight Limit Forces KY Fire Department to Reroute Apparatus

A reduced weight limit on Elsmere's Garvey Street Bridge is forcing the fire department to reroute emergency vehicles.

The post Bridge Weight Limit Forces KY Fire Department to Reroute Apparatus appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 26, 2026

FireSat Satellites Promise Faster Wildfire Detection for CA Firefighters

California is adopting FireSat satellites to enhance wildfire detection and monitoring, aiming for faster, more accurate data to improve firefighting efforts and resource allocation.

The post FireSat Satellites Promise Faster Wildfire Detection for CA Firefighters 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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