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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 29, 2021

Shocker: First All-Electric Fire Truck Stops in Howard County (MD)

The first all-electric fire truck in the states, the Rosenbauer RT, recently made a stop in Howard County (MD) on its way to Washington, D.C., reports Baltimore.CBSLocal.com.

The eco-friendly truck can run solely on battery power for two hours before a 6-cylinder clean diesel engine kicks on for a recharge. Officials add that the apparatus can raise up to about an 18-inch ground clearance and can drive through three feet of water.

In addition, passengers can launch a drone from the truck and have aerial photos sent directly to the driver’s seat. Its top speed is the same as traditional trucks—65mph—but the RT has a faster acceleration.

Officials say the RT will cost anywhere from $950,000 to $1.2 million, depending on its features.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Altus (OK) Air Force Base Holds Push-In Ceremony for New Truck

Airmen at the Altus (OK) Air Force Base’s fire department recently held a push-in ceremony for their new truck, reports aetc.af.mil.

Officials say the new truck can reach speeds up to 85 miles per hour and can hold up to 3,000 gallons of water.

Airmen “house” a new fire truck, April 26, 2021, at Altus Air Force Base, OK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace)

Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Photo of the Day: April 29, 2021

Pierce—Rantoul (IL) Fire Department midmount Ascendant platform quint. Arrow XT cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 525-hp engine; 100-foot platform tower; Waterous S100 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon water tank; Harrison 6-kW generator. Dealer: Larry Graves, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL.

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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Pennsylvania Tanker Collides with Tractor-Trailer

Police are investigating a crash that resulted in the roll over of a fire truck Wednesday afternoon on 222 in Maidencreek Township. (Berks Weekly, YouTube)

Firefighter injured in Berks County crash

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Staff

MAIDENCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania – Berks Weekly and WFMZ report that a Pennsylvania firefighter was injured when the tanker he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer Wednesday.

Northern Berks Regional Police stated that a Walnuttown Fire Department tanker was travelling Pleasant Hill Road, at approximately 12:25 p.m., when it made a turn onto Route 222, hitting the tractor-trailer.

The collision caused the tanker to overturn.

The firefighter was transported to the hospital for treatment. There was no report on the type and severity of injuries.

The cause of the crash in under investigation.