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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 23, 2021

Wilkes-Barre City (PA) Firefighters IAFF Local 104 Trains With New Tiller Ladder

Members of Wilkes-Barre City (PA) Firefighters IAFF Local 104 were recently training with a new tiller ladder at the Washington Square Apartments high-rise, reports wnep.com.

The truck, which cost more than $1 million and was paid for with government grants, requires two drivers and has a ladder that ascends 107 feet.

Fire officials said that the aim of the training was to set the ladder, see how high it goes, and work on positioning.

Posted: Apr 23, 2021

Union (NJ) Fire Department Receives New Water & Foam Pumper

The Union (NJ) Fire Department on Thursday received a new water and foam pumper, reports tapinto.net.

The new apparatus—part of the Union County Foam Task Force—is housed at Station 3. Fire officials said it cost $650,000 and replaced a 2007 model.

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Posted: Apr 23, 2021

Old Tanker Gets Out of Dodge (TX) Volunteer Fire Department, New Pumper Arrives

The Dodge (TX) Volunteer Fire Department recently added a new pumper to its fleet, reports itemonline.com.

The 2021 Ferrara Cinder Pumper seats four firefighters, holds 1,500 gallons of water, and can pump 1,500 gallons per minute. The apparatus replaces a 1978 Ford Tanker truck that the Dodge VFD received from the Huntsville Fire Department in 1998.

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Posted: Apr 23, 2021

Photo of the Day: April 23, 2021

Toyne—Belle Fourche (SD) Volunteer Fire Department top-mount pumper. Freightliner 108SD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale RSD-J 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,200-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 Class A foam system; FRC LED 900-Q85 scene lights. Dealer: Mark Brennerman, Allegiant Emergency Services, Sioux Falls, SD.

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