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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: May 18, 2021

Photo of the Day: May 18, 2021

Pierce—Metro West Fire Protection District, St. Louis County, MO, pumper-tanker. Velocity cab and chassis; TAK-4 independent front suspension; Detroit Diesel DD13 525-hp engine; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,500-gallon water tank; 50-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 single-agent foam system; metal deck hosebed cover. Dealer: Tom Frasca, MacQueen Emergency, Eureka, MO.

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Posted: May 17, 2021

McDonald (OH) Welcomes Home 100-Year-Old Fire Apparatus

A 100-year-old fire engine has been refurbished and returned home, reports WKBN 27.

The 1917 Model T was donated to McDonald in 1920 by Carnegie Steel.

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Posted: May 17, 2021

Carrot River (Canada) Welcomes Fire Apparatus

Carrot River has welcomed a a custom made $485,000 Rosenbauer FX GM pumper, reports Yahoo News.

The pumper was assembled on a 2020 international HV507 four-wheel drive chassis and had its features custom selected by the town’s fire chief Bryce Lytle.

Custom features include: a front mounted bumper turret for extinguishing wildfires, a rear compartment booster reel, and a top mounted enclosed pumper with a 1,250 gallons per minute pump with a FoamPro 1,600 straight injection foam system.

The new truck sits five crewmembers. Their retired 1992 pumper had enough seating for three crew members, which was further limited to two due to the gear shift layout.

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Posted: May 17, 2021

Rio Bravo (TX) VFD Receives New Fire Apparatus

The Texas A&M Forest Service has provided a 1986 Oshkosh AS32P19A truck to the Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department, reports LMTonline.

The truck will mainly be used for brush fires and structure fires. A fire official said that the truck will be essential to use in narrow areas where the city’s fire engine cannot enter, especially along the riverbanks or inside ranches.

The truck was provided after the city’s application for the Rural Fire Department Assistance Program (HB 2604) was approved by the agency. The fire department will be able to use the truck after registering it with the city.