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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: Oct 27, 2021

Apparatus Involved in East Germantown (PA) Three-Vehicle Crash

A firefighter and a motorist were hurt during a three-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in East Germantown (PA), reports fox29.com.

The collision happened near the intersection of Washington Lane and Stenton Avenue around 6 a.m., police officials say. The cause is still being investigated.

The aftermath showed a silver car with heavy front-end damage and a fire apparatus that veered off the road, the report says.

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Posted: Oct 27, 2021

New Custom Fire Training Tower Handles Needs of British Columbia Area

SUN PRAIRIE, WI – After eight years of planning, Fort St. John Fire Department now has a world-class training structure. Complete with two burn rooms, The Deputy Chief tower allows for different training scenarios — including fire suppression, smoke saturation and fire ground survival. These are all important training needs because the much-travelled Alaska Highway runs right through the Fort St. John jurisdiction.

The largest city in northeastern British Columbia, Fort St. John has a solid base in the oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture arenas. The combination means that the 31-person fire department must be ready to respond to extremely unique scenarios. These can include big rig incidents, wildfires, and accidents related to transportation of dangerous/hazardous materials.

Customized Training Tower

Designed by Fire Facilities Inc. to meet the specific needs of the Fort St. John Fire Department, The Deputy Chief features a 30-foot tall training tower (for rappelling and laddering) plus four working deck levels. Burn rooms are located on the first and second floors.

“During our planning stage we looked at several different styles of training facilities from a variety of manufacturers,” says Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief Darrell Blades with the Fort St. John Fire Department. “We developed our design criteria, then went through a Request for Proposal process. Fire Facilities was the company that clearly was able to meet the depth of our training needs.”

Posted: Oct 27, 2021

Watch: Grand-Opening Ceremony for Jacksonville (FL) Fire and Rescue’s $7M Station 63

5,000 homes, 400 businesses, 30 apartment complexes, and many schools in the Gate Parkway area will now have from faster response times and lower insurance rates as @THEJFRD Fire Station 63 opened today. Hear from Mayor @lennycurry & City officials why this is great for our City. pic.twitter.com/QpiE6UyZmg
— City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) October 26, 2021

Those in the Gate Parkway area will now have a faster response time and lower insurance rates as Jacksonville (FL) Fire and Rescue held the grand opening for its Station 63.

The $7 million facility is located on Gate Parkway and will cover 5,000 homes, 400 businesses, 30 apartment complexes, and many schools.

Today we officially opened station 63 on Gate Parkway…there is so much growth in the area that call volumes are up over 45% since they were put into service in a trailer 2 years ago. @CityofJax @lennycurry pic.twitter.com/PSENdV3B6c
— THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) October 26, 2021

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Posted: Oct 27, 2021

Corpus Christi (TX) International Airport to Dedicate, Commission New $860k ARFF Truck

New Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Truck to Honor Fallen Firefighter

What: Dedication and Commissioning Ceremony – Rescue 1

When: Thursday, October 28, 10:00 a.m.

Where: Corpus Christi International Airport

Outside of the Del Mar Hangar

7179 Glasson Dr.

Who: Tyler Miller, CCIA Deputy Director of Aviation

John Hyland, CCIA Chief of Public Safety

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) will dedicate and commission a brand-new Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) truck before placing it into service. Funding for the new $860,000 ARFF truck came from a $692,000 federal grant, with the remaining $168,000 coming from airport revenue. The truck can carry 1,500 gallons of water and 500 pounds of dry chemicals for fighting fires.

The ceremony also will honor Lt. Bobby Almager, Public Safety Officer who served at CCIA for 24 years as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, and Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.). Lt. Almager passed away from complications of COVID-19 in July 2020.

Members of the media wishing to cover the dedication and commissioning can park at the Del Mar Hangar on Glasson Drive. When heading south on International Drive toward the terminal, take a left on Glasson Drive and follow the road to the end. The Del Mar Hangar is on the right-hand side. The ceremony will be held just outside the hangar.

Please plan to arrive no later than 9:50 a.m. so that airport employees can escort you to the outdoor location.

For more information, media representatives can contact Marketing Manager Kim Bridger-Hunt at 361-774-7871 or email at kimb@cctexas.com.