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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: Jun 29, 2021

Rochester (MN) Honors Antique Fire Apparatus

A 1920 Ahren-Fox fire truck is one of the prized possessions of the Rochester Fire Department, reports KTTC.

The fire truck’s water tank pumped 750 gallons a minute. There are only a handful of people who are able to drive the 100-year old truck due to its complicated throttle and other controls.

The team has also been working to raise funds to restore the 1889 Clock and Bell Tower.

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Posted: Jun 29, 2021

Colorado Springs (CO) Plans New Fire Stations

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is preparing to build new fire stations in the years to come, reports KKTV 11 News.

Crews could break ground on a $5 million fire station and a radio shop in the coming months next to the department’s headquarters.

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Three Girls Accused of Vandalizing Burlington (MI) Fire Station

Three young girls are being accused of breaking into, and then vandalizing, a Burlington fire station, reports ABC 12 News.

The fire department reports that coffee, sugar packets, sugar, stirrers and more strewn all over the floor in a meeting room. The fire department says professional cleaners attended to the mess.

Their parents are reportedly being cooperative with investigators

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Reyco Granning Releases a New Variant

Mt. Vernon, MO – Reyco Granning releases a new 22K variant for their ResponseMaster^® to complement the existing 20,000 lb. GAWR and 24,000 lb. GAWR versions. The ResponseMaster^® IFS is purpose-designed for custom ﬁre and rescue vehicles; it combines reﬁned ride and rugged design. The system increases safety and reduces response time for the fire fighter via. world-class maneuverability and handling.

The ResponseMaster^®family of suspensions are ideal for extreme-duty fire and rescue.

Are you seriously going to specify a solid axle and leaf spring solution when lives are on the line? That solution was invented circa 1750 AD and is more suitable for a garbage packer or dump truck than it is for a high performance fire apparatus.

For more information on the ResponseMaster^®family of suspensions please visit our website at https://reycogranning.com/suspensions/ifs24k/

About Reyco Granning

Reyco Granning, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, MO, designs and manufactures air ride, steel spring, and auxiliary suspension systems used by truck, trailer and specialty vehicle OEMs, including Fire & Rescue, RV and Bus markets. Reyco Granning is a suspension manufacturer with nearly 90 years of proven product quality, durability, and reliability. Visit us at www.reycogranning.com