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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 5, 2021

Photo of the Day: October 5, 2021

Spencer Manufacturing—Raisin Township Fire Department, Tecumseh, MI, pumper-tanker. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 2,256-gallon water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale Smart foam 3.3 Class A foam system. Dealer: Spencer Manufacturing, South Haven, MI.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2021

No Bids Yet on Conshohocken (PA) Fire Apparatus

The Borough of Conshohocken is auctioning online a ladder truck, reports More Than The Curve.

The borough bought a new ladder truck in 2019. The auction is set to end in 12 days (as of October 4). The opening price is set at $80,000.

More auctions are available here.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2021

Columbus (NC) Fire Department Requests Interstate Signage After Fire Apparatus Struck

Columbus Fire Department has asked the North Carolina Department of Transportation to install signs on Interstate 26 after a second fire truck was hit be a vehicle, reports Fox Carolina.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Twice. TWICE within a month, an apparatus has been struck while working a scene on I-26. We are grateful that this was not one of the personnel working this scene. We all have families and loved ones to return home to. Nothing is worth distracting you from driving. Move over or slow down when approaching a scene. We are working with NCDOT in an effort to get sign boards installed on I-26 to warn drivers of an approaching accident scene.”

Twice. TWICE within a month, an apparatus has been struck while working a scene on I-26. We are grateful that this was not one of the personnel working this scene. We all have families and loved ones to return home to. Nothing is worth distracting you from driving. Move over or slow down when approaching a scene. We are working with NCDOT in an effort to get sign boards installed on I-26 to warn drivers of an approaching accident scene.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2021

ECFR (NM) Applies for $3M in State Funds for Fire Equipment

Eddy County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) is seeking millions of dollars from a State of New Mexico fire protection fund for new vehicles, equipment, and a fire station, reports Carlsbad Current Argus.

ECFR applied for over $3 million in New Mexico Fire Protection Grant Funds for the 13 volunteer fire departments.

The New Mexico Fire Protection Council oversaw an estimated $90 million for volunteer fire departments and operations for the New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office from the New Mexico Fire Protection Fund.