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Welcome

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: Sep 27, 2021

Is Your Department’s Apparatus Manufacturer Better than Mine?

By Bill Adkins

Today we’re going to talk about the age-old debate of which manufacturer is better than the rest. With so many manufacturers out there, how do we choose which one to go with? Most of us have grown up rooting for a certain vehicle manufacturer, and that pride carries over to the fire and EMS world.

One thing I guarantee is that every manufacturer is ready and willing to tell you why they are the best. But are they really the best?

Seagrave pumper with Cummins X12 and Hale Q max 1500.

When getting quotes for a fire apparatus it is not uncommon for quotes, for the same type of fire equipment, to have a difference of price in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars. One must look at the fine print. What type of engine and pump do they have? Different manufacturers have higher standards for their base models.

Sutphen pumper with Cummins X12 and Hale Q max 1500.

For example, Manufacturer A comes standard with a Cummins L9 with 400 horsepower and Manufacturer B comes standard with a Cummins X12 with 500 horsepower. Manufacturer A has a Waterous pump and Manufacturer B a Hale pump. Each of those minor details can account for tens of thousands of dollars. You and your department should discuss what is best for your needs.

In almost all cases, Manufacturer A will still sell the same standards as Manufacturer B; as you can imagine, the price will increase as you go. Once you have the standards equal, then look at the price difference. Most likely those prices are now comparable.

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Trenton (NC) Gets New Custom Fire Pumper

Members of the Trenton (NC) Volunteer Fire Department have put in service a new fire truck paid for with funds from the U.S Department of Agriculture for disaster recovery, according to a WITN 7.

The television station reported the volunteers initially applied for a $30,000 and were shocked to get $690,000 disaster grant to be used to build a new fire station, purchase the fire truck and replace some equipment that were lost during Hurricane Florence in 2018.

During the hurricane, the firefighters rescued more than 135 people and they say the new equipment will help them better serve and protect their community, the station reported.

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Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Horry County (SC) Fire Rescue More than Halfway Done with New Station 13

Horry County (SC) Fire Rescue has eclipsed the halfway point of building a state-of-the-art fire station to replace its old Station 13.

The new digs will be: 8,000 square feet; the only three-bay, drive-through station in Horry County; and full-time staffed.

Officials expect the new station to open in Quarter 2 of 2022.

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Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Holds Grand Opening for Station 44

Video via Fairfax County Fire & Rescue’s YouTube page

The Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue recently held a grand-opening ceremony for its new Station 44, Scotts Run.

Station 44, Fairfax County’s 39th fire and rescue station, became fully functional on August 14.

See a virtual tour of Station 44 here.

Today is the official grand opening for Fire Station 44, Scotts Run, at 10 a.m. Due to limited space, this event is not open to the general public. However, you can watch the ceremony live on the #FCFRD Facebook page: https://t.co/kLWx3EsHle pic.twitter.com/hBi4LMwiNn
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) September 18, 2021

Good morning! A clean fire truck is a happy 🚒! Station 44, Scotts Run, ready for the day! #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/dlSlAXdmFb
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) September 18, 2021