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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: Mar 25, 2022

Missoula (MT) Rural Fire District to Celebrate New Station

The Missoula Rural Fire District is inviting the public to an open house to help celebrate the opening of its new Bonner station on Saturday.

The event, from noon until 3 p.m., will be held at 8511 Bonner Mill Rd. in the Bonner industrial area.

“We have outgrown the old station, which was built in the 1950s, and now we are even more capable of serving you in our new location,” the district writes on Facebook. “Drop by and check it out!”

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Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Photo of the Day: March 25, 2022

Seagrave—Melrose (MA) Fire Department pumper. Marauder stainless-steel tilt cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Elkhart model 240 125-gpm foam eductor system. Dealer: Gerry Post, Fleetmasters, Lawrence, MA.

MORE FIRE APPARATUS ARTICLES>>

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Posted: Mar 24, 2022

Torrington (WY) Fire Department Christens Tower 1

The Torrington Fire Department Friday held the push-in ceremony for Tower 1 at Station 1.

Earlier:
Torrington (WY) Fire Department to Hold Push-In Ceremony for Tower 1
Meet the Torrington (WY) Fire Department’s New 100-Foot Tower

In addition, the department kept up with its multi-part series about the new fire truck. See the first nine responses here, and the tenth below:

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Posted: Mar 24, 2022

Groves (TX) Fire Department to Host Station Grand Opening Saturday

The Groves Fire Department Saturday at 11 a.m. will be hosting the hose uncoupling and grand opening of its new station, located at 5911 W Washington.

Chick-Fil-A refreshments will be served, guided tours will be provided by crews, and activities for children will be available.

The department was in dire need of an upgrade, as the new facility’s predecessor was built in the 1950s.