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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: Feb 20, 2026

Watch Duty and Tablet Command Announce Strategic Integration

Watch Duty and Tablet Command are joining forces via an upcoming integration that will combine Watch Duty’s real-time, verified emergency information resource with Tablet Command’s incident management and response platform.

The post Watch Duty and Tablet Command Announce Strategic Integration appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Keeping It Safe: The PPE Manager

Why do we need a PPE manager? Our PPE protects every fire department’s most valuable assets—its firefighters. As a result, our PPE selection and maintenance have become a key component of any well-run department and require a dedicated role.

The post Keeping It Safe: The PPE Manager appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Three Firefighters Injured After Fire Apparatus Overturns at Wildfire

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shared photos of a fire apparatus that rolled while responding to a wildfire between Rosston, Oklahoma, and Englewood Kansas.

The post Three Firefighters Injured After Fire Apparatus Overturns at Wildfire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Keasbey (NJ) Fire Department: Mini Pumper

The Keasbey (NJ) Fire Department, Protection Fire Company No. 1, recently placed Engine 4-2, a mini pumper, in service.

The post Keasbey (NJ) Fire Department: Mini Pumper 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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