﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:38:56 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[Clarion Events to Join Informa]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182065/Clarion-Events-to-Join-Informa.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Clarion Events is being acquired by Informa, expanding its global reach and resources. The Fire & Rescue Group, including FDIC International, will continue focusing on education, events, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:02:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182065/Clarion-Events-to-Join-Informa.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182065]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cleveland (OH) Land Swap Clears Way for Future Fire Station]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182056/Cleveland-OH-Land-Swap-Clears-Way-for-Future-Fire-Station.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Cleveland City Council approved a land swap with CMSD for a new Glenville High School, a YMCA, a future fire station, and redevelopment, despite objections over closing the J. Glen Smith Health ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:38:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182056/Cleveland-OH-Land-Swap-Clears-Way-for-Future-Fire-Station.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182056]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[VA Firefighter Charged with DUI in Engine Rollover]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182057/VA-Firefighter-Charged-with-DUI-in-Engine-Rollover.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ A Smithfield firefighter was charged with DUI after Engine 52 overturned while responding to a structure fire. 
 The post  VA Firefighter Charged with DUI in Engine Rollover  appeared first on  Fire ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:35:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182057/VA-Firefighter-Charged-with-DUI-in-Engine-Rollover.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182057]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hills (IA) Seeks $5.1 Million for New Fire Station, City Hall]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182058/Hills-IA-Seeks-51-Million-for-New-Fire-Station-City-Hall.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Hills is asking voters to approve a $5.1 million bond in November for a new fire station and City Hall. 
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 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:09:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182054/Los-Angeles-CA-Police-Oppose-Tax-Hike-for-Fire-Department-Improvements.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182054]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department Celebrates 100th Year of Service; Running New Rosenbauer Rescue-Pumper]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182053/Fuller-Road-NY-Fire-Department-Celebrates-100th-Year-of-Service-Running-New-Rosenbauer-Rescue-Pumper.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Take a walk around the Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department's new rig, a Rosenbauer rescue-pumper that it calls its "do-everything vehicle." 
 The post  Fuller Road (NY) Fire Department Celebrates 100th ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182053/Fuller-Road-NY-Fire-Department-Celebrates-100th-Year-of-Service-Running-New-Rosenbauer-Rescue-Pumper.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182053]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Eldridge (IA) Votes to Establish City Fire Department, Going Against Volunteer Wishes]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182055/Eldridge-IA-Votes-to-Establish-City-Fire-Department-Going-Against-Volunteer-Wishes.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Eldridge City Council voted 5-0 to establish a city fire department and hire a fire chief, ending months of talks with volunteers over oversight, budget control, and transition terms. 
 The post  ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182055/Eldridge-IA-Votes-to-Establish-City-Fire-Department-Going-Against-Volunteer-Wishes.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182055]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Petrolia (CA) Volunteer Fire Department Lost Essential Communications in the Shenanigan Fire]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182052/Petrolia-CA-Volunteer-Fire-Department-Lost-Essential-Communications-in-the-Shenanigan-Fire.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ A 1.18-acre fire on Shenanigan Ridge destroyed Petrolia Fire’s repeater site, cutting local radio, pager, and NEST emergency communications for the community. 
 The post  Petrolia (CA) Volunteer ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:38:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182052/Petrolia-CA-Volunteer-Fire-Department-Lost-Essential-Communications-in-the-Shenanigan-Fire.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182052]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WY Fire Departments Work to Recoup Costs of Apparatus Purchased for Solar Project]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182044/WY-Fire-Departments-Work-to-Recoup-Costs-of-Apparatus-Purchased-for-Solar-Project.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ Local fire agencies are seeking reimbursement from NextEra Energy after buying emergency equipment for a delayed 240-megawatt solar project west of Bar Nunn. 
 The post  WY Fire Departments Work to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:06:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182044/WY-Fire-Departments-Work-to-Recoup-Costs-of-Apparatus-Purchased-for-Solar-Project.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182044]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elliot Courage]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Maynard (NY) FD Puts New Tower Ladder, EMS Vehicle into Service]]></title><link>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182041/Maynard-NY-FD-Puts-New-Tower-Ladder-EMS-Vehicle-into-Service.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ The Maynard Volunteer Fire Department dedicated a new 100-foot ladder truck in honor of late firefighter Thomas P. Phelps and recognized outgoing Chief Jared Pearl's 34 years of service. 
 The post  ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:06:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://portals7.gomembers.com/washingtonfirechiefs/News/TabId/2286/ArtMID/7666/ArticleID/182041/Maynard-NY-FD-Puts-New-Tower-Ladder-EMS-Vehicle-into-Service.aspx</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[d16c0d76-ef6d-470b-8bfa-3f541d6b52a9-182041]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>