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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: Feb 17, 2021

Commack (NY) Fire Apparatus Finds Second Home in TN

A fire truck that was formerly used by the Commack Fire Department was delivered in January to the Clear Fork Volunteer Fire Department in Rugby, Tennessee, reports Newsday.

The truck was valued at about $10,000, but was sold for $1,000 after the fire department learned the town had lost one of its few restaurants and a home in separate fires.

Long Island fire districts sell about 100 vehicles each year to departments elsewhere in the United States and even in South America.

A retired professional firefighter from New Hampshire who’d recently moved to Rugby helped find the Commack truck.

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Driver Charged in Fatal Accident Involving Fort Wayne (IN) Fire Apparatus

The driver of a vehicle that hit a Fort Wayne Fire fire truck, killing a passenger, has been charged, reports WANE 15.

Kareem J. McPherson, 27, faces charges of Reckless Homicide, Involuntary Manslaughter, Neglect of a Dependent, Criminal Mischief, and two counts of Criminal Recklessness.

Police say his vehicle was speeding when it struck a curb, spun out and hit a fire truck that was responding to a call.

Two firefighters suffered injuries in the crash.

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Peachtree (GA) Officials Approve Fire Apparatus Purchase

The city is buying a custom-built fire truck for nearly $650,000 which is already in the budget, reports The Citizen.

The heavy-duty custom pumper from Sutphen, Inc. will be constructed from the chassis up and ready for delivery between 390 to 480 days.

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Gayville (SD) Fire Department Raising Funds to Pay Off Fire Apparatus

Gayville firefighters are adapting their fundraisers due to COVID-19 to raise funds to pay off a fire truck, reports Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan.

The new 2021 Tanker/Pumper will replace a 1970 tanker, marking a 51-year difference.

Usually, the fundraising event hosts more than 200 people at a large community-style dinner. For those who ordered meal tickets, they will be able to pick up their meals.

Gayville receives little in tax funds which mostly go to pay utilities and truck repairs. Fundraising efforts for a new truck began five years ago, with hopes of completion this year.

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