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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 18, 2021

Photo of the Day: November 18, 2021

Ferrara—Thomas Township Fire Department, Saginaw, MI, 77-foot rear-mount aerial ladder quint. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tank; 77-foot 3-section rear-mount aerial ladder with 500-pound tip load flowing 1,500 gpm. Dealer: Jim Stover, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Holden, LA.

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Posted: Nov 18, 2021

Construction ‘Progressing Nicely’ on Fairfax County (VA) Fire Rescue’s Station 25

Fairfax County (VA) Fire Rescue gave an update as to the status of its soon-to-be home, Station 25.

The department says construction is “progressing nicely” on the facility.

“Funding for the new station was included on the 2015 Public Safety Bond Referendum approved by voters,” the department says on Twitter.

See pics below:

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Kirkland Lake (Canada) Looking to Replace 1988 Aerial

Kirkland Lake (Ontario, Canada) town council approved the fire department’s request to purchase a replacement for its 1988 Pierce aerial, reports saultstar.com.

Officials say the 33-year-old apparatus stopped working and the repairs would cost C$24,000 for parts and another C$26,000 in labor, and that’s not taking into account transportation costs.

The cost to replace the aerial would be C$1,200,000.00. To boot, renovations to the fire hall door would need to be made to accommodate the new apparatus, which would be around C$30,000, according to the report.

The next step is to send out requests for proposal.

The council meeting can be seen here:

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Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Salina (KS) Fire Department Donating Quint 4 to Salina Area Technical College

The Salina (KS) Fire Department is donating its Quint 4 to Salina Area Technical College.

The 1994 Spartan Gladiator was scheduled for replacement in 2019, with the department purchasing a 2000 ALF in its stead. Quint 4 has been a reserve ever since.

Officials say Quint 4 still works and even passed inspection in 2021.