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Welcome

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

MI Department Adds 2011 100-Foot Tower Ladder Truck

Posted: Mar 25, 2026

MI Department Adds 2011 100-Foot Tower Ladder Truck

The Mundy Township (MI) Fire Department has added Tower 25, a 2011 Pierce aerial with a 100-foot ladder and 300-gallon tank.

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New $15M Crownsville (MD) Fire Station Replaces Herald Harbor VFD

Posted: Mar 25, 2026

New $15M Crownsville (MD) Fire Station Replaces Herald Harbor VFD

The new station houses an engine, tanker, medic unit, special unit, safety officer, shift commander, and fire investigators.

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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 25, 2026

Posted: Mar 25, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 25, 2026

Syracuse (NY) Fire Department turned to SVI Trucks for this heavy rescue built on a Sutphen CHF-2156 cab and chassis.

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Fire Truck in LaGuardia Crash Lacked Equipment Needed to Trigger Warning System

Posted: Mar 24, 2026

Fire Truck in LaGuardia Crash Lacked Equipment Needed to Trigger Warning System

National Transportation Safety Board chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said during a news conference that the system didn’t work as intended because the fire truck did not have a transponder.

The post Fire Truck in LaGuardia Crash Lacked Equipment Needed to Trigger Warning System appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.