﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:49:07 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Washington Fire Chiefs - Fire Mechanics</title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com:443/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ctl/RSS/mid/7666/ev/1/CategoryID/59/CategoryName/Fire-Mechanics/Default.aspx</link><atom:link href="https://portals7.gomembers.com:443/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ctl/RSS/mid/7666/ev/1/CategoryID/59/CategoryName/Fire-Mechanics/Default.aspx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[AZ Department Places Type 6 in Service]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180175/AZ-Department-Places-Type-6-in-Service.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ The Heber Overgaard Type 6 has a Darley 1-1/2AGE pump, a 300-gallon water tank, a 12-gallon foam tank, and an Odin foam proportioning system. 
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 The post  The Apparatus Workshop: Apparatus Inspections  appeared ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:52:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180169/The-Apparatus-Workshop-Apparatus-Inspections.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180169]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Marin (CA) Awards Contract for New Fire Headquarters]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180167/Marin-CA-Awards-Contract-for-New-Fire-Headquarters.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Marin County plans to build an $83 million fire headquarters at the former San Geronimo Golf Course. 
 The post  Marin (CA) Awards Contract for New Fire Headquarters  appeared first on  Fire ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:24:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180167/Marin-CA-Awards-Contract-for-New-Fire-Headquarters.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180167]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[FL Man Arrested After Alleged Hit-and-Run with Fire Truck]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180164/FL-Man-Arrested-After-Alleged-Hit-and-Run-with-Fire-Truck.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ A Florida man was arrested after allegedly hitting a parked fire truck and fleeing. 
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 The post  Miami (FL) Voters to Decide $450M Public Safety Bond  appeared first on  Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:40:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180165/Miami-FL-Voters-to-Decide-450M-Public-Safety-Bond.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180165]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Waymo’s July 4 Chaos in San Francisco Raises Questions About How Robotaxis Can Work at Scale]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180166/Waymo%e2%80%99s-July-4-Chaos-in-San-Francisco-Raises-Questions-About-How-Robotaxis-Can-Work-at-Scale.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Waymo's performance during major disruptions raises concerns about its readiness for large-scale operations. 
 The post  Waymo’s July 4 Chaos in San Francisco Raises Questions About How Robotaxis ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:27:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180166/Waymo%e2%80%99s-July-4-Chaos-in-San-Francisco-Raises-Questions-About-How-Robotaxis-Can-Work-at-Scale.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180166]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit to Explore How FirstNet Fusion and LMR Are Redefining Mission‑Critical Communications]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180176/2026-Vision-FirstNet-Users-Summit-to-Explore-How-FirstNet-Fusion-and-LMR-Are-Redefining-Mission%e2%80%91Critical-Communications.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Public safety agencies are modernizing communications by integrating broadband with land mobile radio (LMR) systems. A session at the 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit will address this trend. 
 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180176/2026-Vision-FirstNet-Users-Summit-to-Explore-How-FirstNet-Fusion-and-LMR-Are-Redefining-Mission%e2%80%91Critical-Communications.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180176]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[PA Pump Primers Mark 50th Antique Fire Apparatus Muster]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180152/PA-Pump-Primers-Mark-50th-Antique-Fire-Apparatus-Muster.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ The Pennsylvania Pump Primers marked their 50th anniversary with over 120 antique fire trucks at Harrisburg's Riverfront Park. 
 The post  PA Pump Primers Mark 50th Antique Fire Apparatus Muster  ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:14:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180152/PA-Pump-Primers-Mark-50th-Antique-Fire-Apparatus-Muster.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180152]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[OR First Responders Plan Communications Upgrade with $1M Federal Grant]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180151/OR-First-Responders-Plan-Communications-Upgrade-with-1M-Federal-Grant.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced $1.031 million in federal funding for Clatsop County to enhance emergency communications for first responders. 
 The post  OR First Responders Plan ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:53:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180151/OR-First-Responders-Plan-Communications-Upgrade-with-1M-Federal-Grant.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180151]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pilot Killed After Aircraft Fighting Gold Mountain Fire Crashes Into CO Reservoir]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180149/Pilot-Killed-After-Aircraft-Fighting-Gold-Mountain-Fire-Crashes-Into-CO-Reservoir.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ An aircraft fighting the Gold Mountain fire crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir, resulting in the pilot's death. 
 The post  Pilot Killed After Aircraft Fighting Gold Mountain Fire Crashes Into CO ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:33:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/180149/Pilot-Killed-After-Aircraft-Fighting-Gold-Mountain-Fire-Crashes-Into-CO-Reservoir.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-180149]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>