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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 10, 2026

Compartment Corner: Wayne Hose Company #1, New York

Engine 18-EQ is a 2016 KME Predator XLFD heavy-duty rescue-engine powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine.

The post Compartment Corner: Wayne Hose Company #1, New York appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2026

Cyberattack Disrupts Suisun City (CA) Emergency Services

Suisun City declared a state of emergency after a cyberattack shut down its network, disrupted 911 routing and other services, and prompted a federal investigation.

The post Cyberattack Disrupts Suisun City (CA) Emergency Services appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2026

MI Fire Departments Caught Between Rising Prices and Tax-Weary Voters

Rejected police and fire millages in several Metro Detroit townships have left communities seeking new November votes or facing service cuts.

The post MI Fire Departments Caught Between Rising Prices and Tax-Weary Voters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2026

Lee County (NC) Launches New Emergency Alert System

Lee County Emergency Management launched AlertLeeNC, a new emergency alert system powered by RAVE Mobile Safety to provide faster, location-based notifications.

The post Lee County (NC) Launches New Emergency Alert System 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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