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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: Sep 17, 2026

United States Air Force Orders 34 Striker® 6×6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles from Oshkosh Airport Products

New orders reinforce long-standing partnership and support emergency response capabilities across U.S. Air Force installations.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Columbus (OH) Pledges $21M for Fire Apparatus, Facilities

The city of Columbus, OH, plans to spend a record $21.5 million on fire apparatus and station upgrades to addresses an aging fleet and facility problems.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Investing for Efficiency

What we all got to see was how Pierce is investing to get us our trucks quicker without sacrificing quality for speed.

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Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Investing for Efficiency

What we all got to see was how Pierce is investing to get us our trucks quicker without sacrificing quality for speed.

The post Investing for Efficiency 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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