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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: Aug 24, 2021

Springfield (OH) Wants to Build Three New Fire Stations

Springfield (OH) wants to build three new fire stations using funds from the federal American Rescue Plan, according to a report published by the Springfield News-Sun.

According to the newspaper, some of the seven city fire station has been in service for decades and replacement of the station will cost between $3 million and $5 million to replace.

The city is expecting to receive $44.2 million from the federal government and is planning to use some of the funds for the new fire stations, the paper reported.

For years, the city has been looking to replace some of the fire station, but costs have shelved the plans, the paper reported.

As of now, the city plans to start construction on two of the stations in 2022 and has until 2026 to spend all the funds, the newspaper reported.

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Posted: Aug 24, 2021

Photo of the Day: August 24, 2021

Smeal—Monroe Fire Protection District, Bloomington, IN, 75-foot aerial ladder quint. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Darley LDM 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 400-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 Class A foam system; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Dealer: Timothy Swartz, Hoosier Fire Equipment Inc., Greenfield and Valparaiso, IN.

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Posted: Aug 24, 2021

FDIC 2021: Check Out the New PPE Decon Products at Ready Rack!

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine/YouTube

Ready Rack is excited to welcome our new Hard Mounted Extractors and Firehouse Express Mobile PPE Dryers to our growing product line! The Hard Mounted Extractors come in either 40, 55, or 70 lbs. and are designed to meet NFPA 1851:2020 requirements. New Firehouse Mobile Dryer is available in 4 or 6 section configurations and effectively dries liners and outer shells with its post system. It is designed for fire departments to simply use, and maneuver as needed throughout the station.

More: https://readyrack.com/

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Honolulu (HI) Fire Department Uses Funds for Three Refrigerated Morgue Trailers

The Honolulu Fire Department used 2020 CARES Act money to purchase three refrigerated morgue trailers in response to COVID-19 cases, reports KHON 2.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “At the HFD news conference today, Acting Fire Chief Lionel Camara Jr. described the somber reality in 2020. He led the Honolulu Incident Management Team to address the COVI