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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: Apr 26, 2021

Wareham (MA) Firefighters Begin Training on New Brush-Breaker

Wareham (MA) Firefighters have begun training on a new, not-yet-in-service “brush-breaker” truck, reports wickedlocal.com.

The five-ton apparatus—which can carry 750 gallons of water and 25 gallons of foam—is a surplus Army vehicle and fire officials say it was provided at a “great savings” to the department.

The new truck will become Breaker 404 when it’s lettered.

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Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Omaha (NE) Fire Department to Receive Training on Three New E-ONE Engines

Firefighters throughout the Omaha (NE) Fire Department will undergo training at Omaha Public Safety Training Center for the features and specs on three new E-ONE Engines purchased by the department, reports wowt.com.

All three were built from the ground up via specifications from by the department. Following training, the engines next week will be placed at:

• Station 3 (3126 S. 16th St.)
• Station 23 (9090 N. 30th St.)
• Station 52 (10727 Pacific St.)

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

St. Albans (WV) Fire Department Welcomes New Quint

The St. Albans (WV) Fire Department is welcoming a new quint to its fleet, reports wsaz.com.

The new apparatus aims to allow firefighters to reach up to 70 feet vertically and features a bucket in which three firefighters can fit.

Fire officials say it’s the first fire apparatus the city has bought since 2010 and the first aerial apparatus since 2001.

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Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Photo of the Day: April 26, 2021

SVI Trucks—Greeley (CO) Fire Department rescue-pumper. Spartan Gladiator ELFD cab and chassis; Cummins X15 565-hp engine; Waterous CMUC20 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; Command Light Knight Series KL415A-FS light tower; Akron Brass 880 Series Gen II deck gun with lift-off deck monitor. Dealer: Jason Kline, SVI Trucks, Fort Collins, CO.

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