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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 2, 2026

Firefighter Workload Eases With Fourth Ambulance

Anderson (IN) added a fourth ambulance in September, improving firefighter workload balance and lowering response times.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2026

E-Bike Rider, 65, Dies in Crash With Ambulance in Brooklyn (NY)

Lynwood Wilkerson, 65, died in a collision with an NYU Langone Hospital ambulance in Brooklyn. The ambulance crew was responding to a call and was not cited, police said.

The post E-Bike Rider, 65, Dies in Crash With Ambulance in Brooklyn (NY) appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2026

IN Pumper Struck from Behind at Accident Scene

While the crew was wrapping up the accident and getting the last patient ready for transport, a third vehicle crashed into the back of the engine, causing significant damage.

The post IN Pumper Struck from Behind at Accident Scene appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2026

Fire Apparatus Rolls Onto Its Side in WI

The driver of the Lake Country (WI) Fire and Rescue apparatus was the only person inside and was not injured.

The post Fire Apparatus Rolls Onto Its Side in WI 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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