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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: Jul 20, 2026

Rosenbauer America Showcases Fire Service Innovation

Rosenbauer America will showcase innovative firefighting apparatus and technologies at Fire-Rescue International 2026 in Kansas City, emphasizing solutions for modern firefighting challenges.

The post Rosenbauer America Showcases Fire Service Innovation appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 20, 2026

Moving Water: Maximizing Flow at Dump & Fill Sites

This episode of Moving Water covers the nuts and bolts of optimizing fill and dump site efficiency.

The post Moving Water: Maximizing Flow at Dump & Fill Sites appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 20, 2026

Keep Your 4-Cycle Engine Running

For fire department operations, 4-cycle engines run electric generators, hydraulic/pneumatic power tool pumps, compressors, and water pumps.

The post Keep Your 4-Cycle Engine Running appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jul 20, 2026

Video: FDNY Drives Apparatus Through Flood Waters to Rescue Stranded Motorists

A sudden storm in Queens caused widespread flooding, leaving hundreds without power and forcing some to abandon their vehicles.

The post Video: FDNY Drives Apparatus Through Flood Waters to Rescue Stranded Motorists 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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