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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 25, 2026

Hialeah Heights (FL) Ditches Plan to Replace Temporary Fire Station

Hialeah Heights leaders will move ahead with a $43.6 million city hall expansion that does not include a facility for the police and fire departments.

The post Hialeah Heights (FL) Ditches Plan to Replace Temporary Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Elko (NV) Firefighters Respond to Apparatus Fire

Two firefighters were unharmed when their fire truck caught fire Wednesday morning.

The post Elko (NV) Firefighters Respond to Apparatus Fire appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Benton (IL) Moves Forward With $1.2 Million ‘Basic’ Engine Purchase

Benton is acquiring a new $1.2 million fire engine to replace a 31-year-old truck.

The post Benton (IL) Moves Forward With $1.2 Million ‘Basic’ Engine Purchase appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Mold Problem in Charlotte (NC) Fire Station Shuts Down Building for Months

A southwest Charlotte firehouse will be closed for months due to mold remediation.

The post Mold Problem in Charlotte (NC) Fire Station Shuts Down Building for Months 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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