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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

Posted: Nov 23, 2021

Ground Broken for Memphis (TN) Fire Department’s New Station 1

The City of Memphis (TN) Division of Fire Services hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the Memphis Fire Department’s $6.8 million Station 1 at 225 Chelsea Ave.

Earlier: Memphis (TN) Getting New Station 1 by 2022

The new facility will replace the decommissioned Station 1 at 211 Jackson Ave. and the existing Station 6 at 924 Thomas St. The new firehouse will be two stories and nearly 13,000 square feet.

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— Raymond Chiozza (@Chiozzaphotos) November 18, 2021

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— Memphis Fire Department (@MEM_Fire) November 18, 2021

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Posted: Nov 23, 2021

Charlottesville (VA) Fire Department Donates Apparatus to Sister City Winneba (Ghana)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville (VA) Fire Department (CFD) is donating a fire truck to Charlottesville’s sister city Winneba, Ghana.

The fire engine is a 2003 Pierce Quantum that was a critical part of the Charlottesville Fire Department’s fleet of equipment, providing our city with nearly 20 years of fire protection. This truck served as Engine 7 and was located at the Ridge Street Fire Station before moving to a reserve engine status. The fire engine was the first CFD engine to have an electronic onboard foam/firefighting agent proportioning system and served for several years as the hazardous materials response unit. Since becoming a reserve engine, the fire engine filled in for many of the frontline units on a day-to-day basis while those trucks were out for repair. In the fall of 2020, CFD removed the engine from service. The truck has an estimated value of $25,000.

CFD plans to donate the engine to the Charlottesville Fire Company. The Charlottesville Fire Company in turn plans to donate it to the City of Winneba, Ghana. Through the Sister Cities Commission, Winneba has indicated a desire and a need for this fire truck.

On December 2, join blues legend Corey Harris and his band, along with African dance troupe Chihamba, for an unforgettable benefit show for the Charlottesville-Winneba Foundation. Proceeds from the event will support the costs to ship the fire truck to Africa. For tickets: https://www.theparamount.net/event/corey-harris/

News Flash: CFD Fire Engine Headed to Sister City

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Fire Department is donating a fire truck to Charlottesville's sister city Winneba, Ghana. https://t.co/poDvgc6lYa pic.twitter.com/mxbQJLd9ae
— Charlottesville Fire (@CvilleFireDept) November 22, 2021

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Posted: Nov 23, 2021

Jasper County (SC) Fire Rescue’s Station Has Mold; Crews Relocated

Jasper County (SC) Fire Rescue crews have been temporarily relocated due to the discovery of several types of mold, including black mold, at their Coosawhatchie station, reports wsav.com.

Officials say the mold was detected in certain rooms at the facility. However, no first responders reported feeling ill.

Fire officials are now debating whether to fix the mold issue, replace sections of the station, or simply build a new facility altogether, the report says.

Despite the relocation, the department says there shouldn’t be any lack in coverage.