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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: Mar 26, 2026

Coxreels® 1600 Series: The Industry’s Most Versatile Symmetric Reel Design

Engineered as a feature-rich, robust reeling platform, the 1600 Series offers an extensive array of components and configurations to meet the demands of any conceivable application.

The post Coxreels® 1600 Series: The Industry’s Most Versatile Symmetric Reel Design appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 26, 2026

Clarion Events Promotes Eric Schlett to President of Fire & Rescue Portfolio

Clarion Events, a leading global event organizer and producer of FDIC International, announced the promotion of Eric Schlett to President of its Fire & Rescue Portfolio.

The post Clarion Events Promotes Eric Schlett to President of Fire & Rescue Portfolio appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Pierce Manufacturing Launches Phase I of High Flow Production Line

The High Flow Line introduces a redesigned manufacturing model focused on balanced workloads, enhanced quality controls within the production line, and integrated technology to promote safety, efficiency and consistency.

The post Pierce Manufacturing Launches Phase I of High Flow Production Line appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Editor’s Opinion: Just Have a Plan

At our January 2026 monthly department business meeting, our chief engineer reported that our plan to run both our engines equally had to that point been a success.

The post Editor’s Opinion: Just Have a Plan 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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