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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 24, 2026

Rig Review: Woodbridge (NJ) Fire Department Truck 1

Truck 1 is a 2024 Pierce midmount platform. It is built in a Velocity chassis with a 60-inch flat roof cab.

The post Rig Review: Woodbridge (NJ) Fire Department Truck 1 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2026

IN Fire Department Replaces 28-Year-Old Tanker with Pumper-Tanker

The pumper-tanker has a 5-inch suction plumbed to the heavy-duty extended front bumper, which also has a Federal Signal™ Q2B siren and a compartment for 100 feet of 1¾-inch hose.

The post IN Fire Department Replaces 28-Year-Old Tanker with Pumper-Tanker appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2026

Oceanside CA Weighs Sales Tax Hike for New Fire Station

Oceanside's City Council will consider a half-cent sales tax measure.

The post Oceanside CA Weighs Sales Tax Hike for New Fire Station appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 24, 2026

Colorado Springs (CO) Looks to Redirect 911 Fee Revenue to Apparatus Upgrades, Improvements

Colorado Springs will leave the El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority, aiming to retain $3.8 million in dispatch fees for local services.

The post Colorado Springs (CO) Looks to Redirect 911 Fee Revenue to Apparatus Upgrades, Improvements 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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