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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: Jan 8, 2026

Hawaii Island Fire Station Receives $14M for Repairs

The funding will be used to make repairs to architectural and structural elements at PTA Fire Station Building 390.

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Posted: Jan 8, 2026

California Deploys Firefighting Resources, Advance Technology on Anniversary of L.A. Fires

California has enhanced wildfire resilience through expedited permitting, $63 million in prevention grants, expanded firefighting resources, and innovative technology, including statewide LiDAR mapping.

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Posted: Jan 8, 2026

Charlotte (NC) FD’s All-Electric Firehouse Opens

The Charlotte (NC) Fire Department launched its first all-electric firehouse, Firehouse 30, on January 6, 2026.

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Posted: Jan 8, 2026

Granite (OR) Gets Federal Grant to Improve Its Emergency Radio System

A rescue effort for a man injured while fishing in Oregon's Elkhorn Mountains highlighted communication gaps. Granite will receive a $33,000 federal grant to upgrade its emergency radio system.

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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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