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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 30, 2026

Firefighter Safety a Priority at New Grand Island (NE) New Fire Station No. 3

Grand Island's new Fire Station No. 3 adds decontamination, separate zones, more space and energy efficiency, aiming to protect firefighters' health and serve the growing southwest area.

The post Firefighter Safety a Priority at New Grand Island (NE) New Fire Station No. 3 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 30, 2026

Sutter County (CA) Acknowledges ‘Critically Low’ Firefighter Staffing as Stations Temporarily Close

Sutter County is rotating two fire stations in 48-hour brownouts because staffing shortages have left its fire department critically low, officials said.

The post Sutter County (CA) Acknowledges ‘Critically Low’ Firefighter Staffing as Stations Temporarily Close appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 29, 2026

Zionsville (IN) Breaks Ground on New Fire Station and Training Facility

Zionsville broke ground on Fire Station 295 on Everett family land, chosen over a higher bid. The station will replace the volunteer department and is set for July 2027.

The post Zionsville (IN) Breaks Ground on New Fire Station and Training Facility appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Spencer Fire Trucks Builds Light Rescue for Lima (OH) Fire Department

To ease the burden on its aging heavy rescue truck, the Lima (OH) Fire Department has a new Spencer light rescue truck for EMS calls, vehicle accidents, rescues, and structure fires.

The post Spencer Fire Trucks Builds Light Rescue for Lima (OH) Fire Department 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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