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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 1, 2026

WA City Approves Purchase of New Ambulance

Sedro-Woolley City Council approved the purchase of four utility trucks, two wastewater trucks, and an ambulance, funded through the Equipment Replacement Fund, for routine fleet management.

The post WA City Approves Purchase of New Ambulance appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 1, 2026

Fourth Anderson (SC) Ambulance Balancing Workload for Firefighters

The City of Anderson added a fourth ambulance to improve response times and reduce firefighter workload, responding to 16,500 calls last year, primarily medical emergencies.

The post Fourth Anderson (SC) Ambulance Balancing Workload for Firefighters appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 31, 2026

Flint (AL) Volunteer Fire Department to Build New Station

The Flint Volunteer Fire Department's coverage area is outside the Decatur city limits, but it plans to build a new fire station within city limits.

The post Flint (AL) Volunteer Fire Department to Build New Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Trump Threatens to Decertify Canadian Aircraft; Could Hit Firefighting Planes

President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft, citing trade disputes and certification issues with Bombardier, amid ongoing tensions in U.S.-Canada trade relations.

The post Trump Threatens to Decertify Canadian Aircraft; Could Hit Firefighting Planes 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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