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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: Jan 20, 2023

Fire Engine Damaged in Collision with Vehicle in West Philadelphia (PA)

A fire engine was damaged during a collision in West Philadelphia, 6abc.com reported.

The engine smashed into the side of a Honda sedan at the intersection of North 53rd Street and Haverford Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Friday, the report said. At the same time, a pickup truck and an SUV came to a rest up on the sidewalk at 53rd Street and Hazel Avenue, less than a block away.

It is unclear how those vehicles are involved in the fire truck crash, the report said.

Authorities did not report any serious injuries. Both crashes remain under investigation.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Bertrand Township (MI) Fire Department Awarded $43K for Breathing Apparatus Compressor

The Bertrand Township Fire Department received $42,857 in federal grant money to be used for a new compressor to update its self-contained breathing apparatuses, wsjm.com reported.

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters made the announcement Tuesday that the funding will come the Department of Homeland Security via FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, the report said.

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus sets are worn by firefighters, rescue workers and emergency responders in hostile environments, and the breathing air compressors supply clean breathable air to the sets, according to the report.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Harlingen (TX) Fire Department Celebrates New Ladder Truck