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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: Dec 2, 2021

Apparatus Spotlight: Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue’s 2021 Pierce Velocity Ascendant Aerial

By Lindsay Dye

Pierce Job # 35018-02

Truck 40 began service with Dallas (TX) Fire-Rescue on May 18, 2021. The cab/chassis are the Velocity model (tandem aerial-big block) with the TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension System and the Ascendant body. Seating for five is provided, as are two EMS cabinets on each wall of the cab behind the driver’s seat. The EMS cabinets are accessible from the exterior through hinged doors between the cab doors.

The cab and body are constructed of stainless steel with side-roll and frontal impact protection, and AMDOR roll-up compartment doors along with hinged compartment doors are part of the body package. SCBA bottle storage is located above the rear wheel wells on each side of the body. The Pierce Command Zone advanced electronic and control system with Wi-Fi headlines the electrical system on the truck.

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

Photo of the Day: December 2, 2021

Ferrara—Carthage (MO) Fire Department pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Akron 95-gpm eductor foam system; FRC inView TrueSight 560 camera system. Dealer: Scott Shelton, Fire Master Fire Apparatus, Springfield, MO.

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Posted: Dec 1, 2021

Henderson (NV) Fire Department Breaks Ground on Station 87

The Henderson (NV) Fire Department recently broke ground on Station 87, and its construction won’t increase taxes, reports news3lv.com.

Station 87—an 11,000-square-foot, three-bay facility to be built in the 2,200-acre Cadence community, east of Boulder Highway—will cover upwards of 12,000 residential units, the report says.

Officials are optimistic that the facility’s location will cut response times. It will be staffed by a 24-hour engine company and a 24-hour rescue company, and it’s expected to open next December.

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Posted: Dec 1, 2021

Pelham (AL) Fire Station Construction Behind Schedule

A Pelham (AL) fire station which was supposed to open months ago remains under construction due to the supply chain constraints, reports abc3340.com.

Crews working on the project, currently at more than 90 days behind schedule, have struggled to get materials such as structural steel, appliances, and even the station’s generator, the report says.

Officials say the supply chain disruptions could even affect other projects in town.

The report notes that AL state law requires contractors to lock in pricing during bidding, but cost predictions for raw materials has become a challenge.