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Welcome

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

Apparatus Workshop: 2025 in Review and Looking to 2026

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Apparatus Workshop: 2025 in Review and Looking to 2026

In the latest Apparatus Workshop episode, Nick Wilbur and Win Slauch reviewed previous Podcast topics and discussed how to get 2026 started off right.

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Oshkosh to Showcase Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Vehicle at CES 2026

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Oshkosh to Showcase Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF Vehicle at CES 2026

Oshkosh Airport Products' Striker® Volterra™ Electric ARFF vehicle won a CES “Best of Innovation” award and will be displayed at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing advancements in firefighting technology.

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OH Department Receives $20K Grant to Upgrade Emergency Radio Communications Equipment

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

OH Department Receives $20K Grant to Upgrade Emergency Radio Communications Equipment

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal announced nearly $4 million in grants for 198 fire departments, including Oberlin, to upgrade emergency radio equipment in early 2026.

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CA Fire Station to Reopen as a Wildfire-Fighting Hub

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

CA Fire Station to Reopen as a Wildfire-Fighting Hub

Sausalito City Council approved a 15-year lease with the Southern Marin Fire Protection District to restore the Spencer Avenue Fire Station by July, enhancing wildfire preparedness.

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