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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 8, 2021

Polk County (FL) Approves $3.2M for Five New Apparatus

On the heels of a $68 million health investment into its fire stations, Polk County (FL) has approved the purchase of five new fire engines at a total cost of about $3.2 million, reports theledger.com.

Two of the apparatus will replace aging vehicles, while the other three will be added to the fleet, according to the report.

The county commission made way for the trucks in October when it approved its $2.1 billion budget, which included a 5% increase to the fire fee, the report says.

Officials say the county should take delivery of the new apparatus within 12 months.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2021

Leland (NC) Fire and Rescue Welcomes Engine 51

Leland (NC) Fire and Rescue recently welcomed its new apparatus, Engine 51, with a push-in ceremony.

“This engine was designed by our staff to fit the needs of our department to BE READY to respond and protect our community. Thank you for everyone’s hard work and support to make this happen,” the department writes on Facebook.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2021

Dennis (MA) Voters Approve $14.6M Fire Station

Dennis (MA) voters approved a proposition Tuesday to support the construction of the new $14.6 million Fire Station 2 on Paddocks Path, reports capecodtimes.com.

It passed 722 to 153 with only about 7% of voters showing up, the report says. The vote allows the town to raise the annual property tax rate by more than 2.5%.

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Posted: Dec 8, 2021

Two People Shot, Drive to Cleveland (OH) Fire Station for Help

Video via Fox8.com

Two people were shot in a vehicle on E. 149th St. late Tuesday night and then drove to the Cleveland (OH) fire station at E. 152nd and St. Clair for help, reports Fox8.com.

The shooting, which happened around 11 p.m., left a 25-year-old woman and a 35-y