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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: Jun 6, 2026

IL Department to Receive Equipment, Training Aim at Preventing Grain Bin Accidents

Union County Fire Rescue will receive specialized training and a grain rescue tube from TDW Insurance on June 15 to enhance emergency response for grain bin accidents, which pose serious risks.

The post IL Department to Receive Equipment, Training Aim at Preventing Grain Bin Accidents appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 6, 2026

Two Dead, Four Injured — Including Three Firefighters — After Crash in CA with Apparatus En Route to Vegetation Fire

A collision in Hemet involving a fire engine and a Mini Cooper resulted in the deaths of a 10-year-old boy and the driver, with four others injured, including three firefighters.

The post Two Dead, Four Injured — Including Three Firefighters — After Crash in CA with Apparatus En Route to Vegetation Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

Rig Review: Christiana (DE) Fire Company Engine 12

Engine 12 is built on a Seagrave Marauder chassis with a 141-inch stainless steel cab. It has a 1,500-gpm pump and 750-gallon tank.

The post Rig Review: Christiana (DE) Fire Company Engine 12 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

Fouts Bros Inc. Awarded U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Contracts

The contracts include eight units designated for the U.S. Army and six units for the U.S. Navy.

The post Fouts Bros Inc. Awarded U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Contracts 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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