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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: Apr 28, 2026

Hale Introduces Next Generation QMAX-APX Fire Pump

Hale Products announced the QMAX-APX fire pump.

The post Hale Introduces Next Generation QMAX-APX Fire Pump appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 27, 2026

Team Wendy Reveals New RECON™ Tactical Bump Helmet

Team Wendy® introduces the RECON Tactical bump helmet, designed for military and rescue professionals.

The post Team Wendy Reveals New RECON™ Tactical Bump Helmet appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 27, 2026

Langston (OK) Firefighters Injured in Head-On Crash After Tornado Response

Four members of the Langston Fire Department were injured in a crash with a semi-truck while returning from responding to a tornado.

The post Langston (OK) Firefighters Injured in Head-On Crash After Tornado Response appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Apr 27, 2026

Tuolumne County (CA) Supervisors Close Fire Station, Cut Firefighters to Save $2.3M

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors voted to cut $2.3 million from its Cal Fire agreement, eliminating six firefighter positions and closing Mono Vista Fire Station 56,

The post Tuolumne County (CA) Supervisors Close Fire Station, Cut Firefighters to Save $2.3M 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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