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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: Mar 31, 2021

Zachary (LA) Fire Department Opens Fourth Fire Station

The City of Zachary now has four active fire stations, reports BRPROUD.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The firehouse will have Engine 833 and Service 835 which is currently staffed with 4 members. Having this newly staffed firehouse will allow a quicker response to all fire and medical emergencies located on the east side of the City of Zachary and Fire District One. This station serves as one of four for the City of Zachary! An official grand open will be forthcoming in the near future.”

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Posted: Mar 31, 2021

Peoria (IL) City Council Agrees to Fund Fire Apparatus

The Peoria City Council is preparing to fund a fire station, reports The Community Word.

City officials revised the 2021 budget for the South Village TIF Fund balance for $495,940 and Stormwater Utility Fund balance for $15,000. The total of $510,940 will help fund construction of the fire station. D. Joseph Construction Co. had the low bid for construction of the new station, at $2,793,695.

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City Council Approves Over $3 Million to Replace Jackson (MS) Fire Station

The Jackson City Council approved over $3 million in funding to replace a fire station, reports Clarion Ledger.

The station will replace Fire Station No. 20 and be built next to the existing building. A city official said a fire station was long overdue.

The new station will be built by Castle Black Inc. The company was one of six that submitted bids for the project.

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AMKUS Rescue Systems Continues as Official Rescue Tool of NHRA

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and AMKUS Rescue Systems have teamed up to announce the extension of AMKUS as the official rescue tool of NHRA.

Through 2023, AMKUS will provide the necessary tools to NHRA’s Safety Safari to ensure the safety of all NHRA competitors.

“We are looking forward to this continuing partnership with AMKUS Rescue Systems,” said Josh Peterson, NHRA vice president of Racing Administration. “The safety of our racers is the No. 1 priority of NHRA officials and the NHRA Safety Safari.”

“AMKUS is pleased to partner with the NHRA,” said Kyle Smith, AMKUS president. “Motorsports are the ultimate proving ground for extrication tools. The new AMKUS ION line of battery-powered tools provide incredible response time, rescue speed, and flexibility by sharing batteries with a variety of other tools.”

For more information, contact AMKUS President and CEO Kyle Smith at (800) 592-6587 or e-mail at kylesmith@amkus.com.

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