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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: Dec 19, 2021

Concord (MA) Fire Department Ends Year with Training

The Concord (MA) Fire Department has been partaking in training exercises to close out the year.

The department’s newest members have been training on water rescue and vehicle extrication techniques.

Lots of great training going on at Concord Fire to close out 2021.
Our newest members have been training on water rescue and vehicle extrication techniques. Tomorrow they will be attempting to put this car back together.
Just kidding, happy holidays!#CFD pic.twitter.com/kUmLHWb8cW
— Concord Fire-EMS (@ConcordMAFire) December 17, 2021

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Biloxi (MS) Fire Department Hosting Toy Drive for Tornado-Ravaged Community

On the heels of a deadly tornado, the Biloxi (MS) Fire Department is hosting the Christmas for Kentucky toy drive.

Interested parties can drop off an unwrapped toy at any department station before 6 p.m. Sunday. Cash is not being accepted though.

The toy drive was started by a group of retired firefighters who wanted to help after the tornado’s destruction.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department’s Recruit School 150 Hard at Work

The Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department’s Recruit School 150 has been working for several weeks now on the EMS component of its training curriculum.

Recently, the recruits were put through EMS scenarios. See video below.

“Practical application to enhance classroom learning! #FCFRD #fairfaxcountyfireandrescue #fairfaxcounty #fairfax #fairfaxva”

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Posted: Dec 17, 2021

Wausau (WI) Fire Department’s Station 2 Serves as Warming Shelter

The Wausau (WI) Fire Department has opened its Station 2 as a warming shelter.

“If you are cold and need a place to go please find your way to 3017 Seymour Lane,” the department writes on Facebook. “A Red Cross Volunteer will be greeting people overnight there. This is open to anyone who needs a warm place tonight.”

The department says it will have water, coffee, and snacks available.

“With over 3100 Marathon County residents without power, it is going to be a cold night. If you are without heat please find your way to Wausau Fire Department Station Two located at 3017 Seymour Lane. You do not need to be a city resident. The warming shelter is open to anyone.”