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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: Sep 22, 2026

Fire Truck Training Conference: Helping Keep Rigs on the Road

As manufacturers continue to work to reduce lead times, they are also providing very good examples of how they are helping us keep our current fleets operational.

The post Fire Truck Training Conference: Helping Keep Rigs on the Road appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 22, 2026

New London (CT) Must Relocate City Fuel Station

New London is paying a consultant to help relocate its municipal fuel station from under the Gold Star Memorial Bridge after the state said the site violates lease and safety rules.

The post New London (CT) Must Relocate City Fuel Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Commentary: The Importance of EVTs, Manufacturer Initiatives, and Fleet Technology

Chris Mc Loone explores the importance of EVTs, how manufacturers are working to bring lead times down while offering options to get fire departments their rigs faster and how technology is playing a role in fleet maintenance.

The post Commentary: The Importance of EVTs, Manufacturer Initiatives, and Fleet Technology appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Sep 22, 2026

CT Fire Truck Hit at Crash Scene

A Waterbury fire truck at an I-84 crash scene was struck by a passing motorist Sunday night.

The post CT Fire Truck Hit at Crash Scene 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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