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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: May 18, 2026

CA Fire Department Now Running Second Incident/Breathing Air Support Truck

The Riverside County (CA) Fire Department covers the fourth largest county in California, plus 20 cities by contract, encompassing 7,303 square miles and serving a population of nearly 2.5 million persons. The department’s jurisdiction covers diverse environments that stretch from the Orange County line on the West, to the San Bernardino County line on the […]

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Posted: May 18, 2026

Two Fire Stations Targeted in Random TX Shooting Spree that Left Four Injured

Two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, are in custody in Austin following at least 10 random shootings that injured four people.

The post Two Fire Stations Targeted in Random TX Shooting Spree that Left Four Injured appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 18, 2026

AI Equipped Vehicles May Be an Answer for MI Rural Care Crisis

Jason Corso leads a $24.6 million project at the University of Michigan to develop AI-equipped vehicles for delivering health care in rural areas.

The post AI Equipped Vehicles May Be an Answer for MI Rural Care Crisis appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: May 18, 2026

100 Years of Firefighting: Greensboro (NC) Rededicates Historic Old Central Station

The Greensboro Fire Department will celebrate its centennial with an event at Old Central Fire Station.

The post 100 Years of Firefighting: Greensboro (NC) Rededicates Historic Old Central Station 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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