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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 2, 2026

Tax Increases to Fund Rural Fire Departments on Ballots in Quarter of OR Counties

Voters in nine Oregon counties will weigh 16 ballot measures to fund rural fire districts and departments.

The post Tax Increases to Fund Rural Fire Departments on Ballots in Quarter of OR Counties appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Cincinnati (OH) Fire Engine Crashes Into Building While Responding to Reported Explosion

A Cincinnati Fire Department engine crashed into a building Friday night while responding to a reported explosion in College Hill.

The post Cincinnati (OH) Fire Engine Crashes Into Building While Responding to Reported Explosion appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2026

IL Cities Defend Growing Drone Programs Amid Surveillance Questions

Normal and Bloomington are expanding drone use for emergency response, while privacy advocates question whether the programs comply with Illinois law.

The post IL Cities Defend Growing Drone Programs Amid Surveillance Questions appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Car Collides with MA Ambulance Taking 3-Year-Old to Hospital

A Foxborough ambulance crashed in Attleboro while transporting a 3-year-old with an allergic reaction to Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

The post Car Collides with MA Ambulance Taking 3-Year-Old to Hospital 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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