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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: Feb 19, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 19, 2026

The Bossier City (LA) Fire Department turned to Ferrara for this 500/3,000 tanker built on a Freightliner M2-112 two-door cab and chassis.

The post Fire Apparatus of the Day: Feb. 19, 2026 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 18, 2026

SCBA Makers Focus on Ergonomics, Connectivity, and Firefighter Feedback

SCBA manufacturers Drager and MSA Safety say their latest updates aim to give firefighters more comfort, more awareness, and more consistency under stress.

The post SCBA Makers Focus on Ergonomics, Connectivity, and Firefighter Feedback appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 18, 2026

Man Lying Down Outside CA Firehouse Struck by Fire Department Vehicle

A man, believed to be unhoused, was injured by a fire department vehicle outside Oakland Fire Station 20.

The post Man Lying Down Outside CA Firehouse Struck by Fire Department Vehicle appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Feb 18, 2026

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Tony Nunez, Fort Walton Beach (FL) Fire Department

Meet Tony Nunez, age 36, Engine 7 chauffeur with the Fort Walton Beach (FL) Fire Department. Nunez has 18 years in the fire service, two as a chauffeur.

The post The Apparatus Chauffeur: Tony Nunez, Fort Walton Beach (FL) Fire Department 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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