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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: Sep 28, 2026

Tesla Crashes into Ventura County (CA) Fire Engine; Firefighter Injured

A Tesla crashed into a Ventura County Fire Department engine on the 118 Freeway in Simi Valley while firefighters responded to a wrong-way driver crash. One firefighter was injured.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

September 2026 Apparatus Showcase

Visit our monthly collection of new deliveries including pumpers, aerials, rescues, and tankers.

The post September 2026 Apparatus Showcase appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

FEMA Awards $3.8M to CT Fire Departments

FEMA awarded $3.8 million in grants to Connecticut fire departments and towns for equipment, training, vehicles, and safety projects under three fire grant programs.

The post FEMA Awards $3.8M to CT Fire Departments appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2026

MD County Approves $1.04M for Five New Ambulances

Carroll County approved $1.04 million to buy five ambulances, part of its effort to build a county-run fire and EMS department.

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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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