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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: Aug 2, 2021

Man Arrested for Trying to Steal Tulsa (OK) Fire Truck

A man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a Tulsa (OK) fire station and tried to steal a ladder truck, according to a report published by FOX 23.

The television station reported the man allegedly broke glass in a bay door to gain entry and was found in the front seat of the aerial with the engine running.

Firefighters physically removed the man from the truck as it appeared he was attempting to drive the truck through the bay door, the television station reported. Firefighters held the man down until police arrived. He was charged with burglary, attempted auto theft and damaging property, the station reported.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2021

Shreveport (LA) Fire Truck Catches Fire

An engine fire in a Shreveport (LA) fire truck caused no damage to the fire station, but did put the truck out of service, according to a report broadcast by KSLA 12.

The television station reported that the fire, which broke out on Friday, started from the engine and there were no injuries.

The station will be out of service until a reserve engine if found and put to use, the television station reported.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2021

FDIC International 2021: Sunday

Bobby Halton breaks down the goings-on at FDIC International 2021.

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Photo of the Day: August 2, 2021

Ferrara—Mount Laurel (NJ) Fire Department two HD-77 rear-mount aerial ladder quints. Inferno cabs and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engines; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 500-gallon water tanks; two 20-gallon foam cells; Hale SmartFoam dual-agent foam systems; 77-foot 3-section RML aerial ladders; Harrison 6-kW generators; ladder tunnels have 129-foot ground ladders plus 400 feet of 3-inch hose. Dealer: Jonathon Van Norman, Fire Fighter 1, Sparta, NJ.

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