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The Finest Supporting the Bravest!

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

Electric: The New Architecture of Response

Posted: May 14, 2026

Electric: The New Architecture of Response

The fire service is undergoing a pivotal shift toward electrification, fundamentally changing the rigs and tools firefighters rely on.

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FA Viewpoints: Maintenance in Your Specs

Posted: May 14, 2026

FA Viewpoints: Maintenance in Your Specs

We asked Bill Adams and Ricky Riley: How important is it to specify maintenance, service, and warranty requirements in apparatus purchasing specifications?

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Holland (MI) Fire Department Station No. 1 Supports Evolving Needs, Long-Term Growth

Posted: May 14, 2026

Holland (MI) Fire Department Station No. 1 Supports Evolving Needs, Long-Term Growth

The new station houses significantly more apparatus, provides individual, private bedrooms, includes a training tower and a modern training room that doubles as a community space.

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