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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: Sep 2, 2021

Westport Hose Co. #1 (NY) Moves to Fire Station

Westport Hose Co. #1 is moving into a new fire station, reports The Sun.

The long-awaited expansion update brings all fire trucks, ambulances and rescue support vehicles under one roof.

The fire trucks are in their bay and bunker gear line the back wall, all fully operational should the need arise. The historic fire bell will be moved to the new site and placed on a platform in the front yard.

Eight bays for trucks and ambulance rigs allow easy entry and a fast exit.

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Posted: Sep 2, 2021

Waco (TX) Fire Station Nearing Completion

The City of Waco’s Fire Station is nearing completion, reports Everything Lubbock.

Fire Station 6 is nearing completion! The building stands on the former site of the 25th Street Theatre, which opened in 1945. The new building will have a design that reflects the old theatre & include community room space. We can't wait to see it complete! #wacofire #wacotexas pic.twitter.com/Ug4pzNlCny
— City of Waco, Texas (@cityofwaco) September 1, 2021

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Allen Township (PA) Approves $1M for Purchase of Fire Apparatus

Officials have voted to donate $1 million to the Allen Township Fire Company for the purchase of an elevated waterway vehicle, reports The Home News.

Two manufacturers were approached to make the vehicle. While the truck costs $1,020,000, the fire company can receive a substantial discount by paying in full, bringing the cost down to $985,000. Fire Chief Dale Hassler said the fire company also recently applied for a $16,000 grant.

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Globe (AZ) Fire Department Authorized to Get New Rosenbauer WUI Pumper

During a recent meeting, Globe (AZ) City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a wildland pumper for the Globe Fire Department, reports silverbelt.com.

The apparatus is a Rosenbauer Timberwolf Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Pumper, the report says, and Globe has been pursuing it for two years.

Officials say the apparatus is equipped to handle wildland calls as well as those with the city’s downtown area. The purchase will come via a lease/purchase option with Republic First National, with a proposed price of $525,538 and annual payments of $81,412 over seven years, the report says.

A November delivery is anticipated, with the first annual payment due in or after July 2022. City officials are still working to get funding from the state.