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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: Mar 12, 2026

Stryker Says Cyberattack Disrupted Its Global Networks

Stryker, a U.S. medical equipment company in Portage, Michigan, reported a cyberattack disrupting its global networks.

The post Stryker Says Cyberattack Disrupted Its Global Networks appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026

WATCH | FDNY Ladder Truck Crashes Into Van in Brooklyn

This video features a Ring door camera capturing the moment when FDNY tower ladder 149 crashes into a van while responding to an emergency in Brooklyn, New York.

The post WATCH | FDNY Ladder Truck Crashes Into Van in Brooklyn appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Force Multipliers: A Case for the Tactical Use of Drivers/Operators on the Fireground

Drivers/engineers have been called the unsung heroes of the fireground. If the engine crew on the end of the handline doesn’t get sustained water pumped at the correct pressure and flowing the needed volume of water, the firefight can come to a screeching halt.

The post Force Multipliers: A Case for the Tactical Use of Drivers/Operators on the Fireground appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2026

WI Department Holds Push-In for New Pierce Pumper

The Stevens Point (WI) Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for its new 2025 Pierce Enforcer pumper, which has a 2,000-gpm pump and carries 1,000-gallons of water.

The post WI Department Holds Push-In for New Pierce Pumper 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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