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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 14, 2021

Liberty County (GA) Fire Station Project Approved

Plans were recently approved for Liberty County Fire Services’ Miller Park (GA) Fire Station project, according to a report on CoastalCourier.com.

The new facility, the report said, will serve as the main headquarters for the Liberty County Fire Services, bearing offices to the fire chief, deputy chief and fire marshal. Plans for the new facility include a large training area on the ground floor that will also be open to the public for certain events.

The ground floor will also have bays to accommodate several trucks and vehicle apparatus, in addition to a decontamination room and a gym. The second floor will house the living area for firefighters.

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Posted: Apr 14, 2021

Hillsborough County (FL) Firefighters Union Peeved at Lack of Funding

According to a report on BayNews9.com, the Hillsborough County (FL) Firefighters Union said that a lack of funding has caused the county to fall behind on its public safety plan.

Union officials said that county firefighters are “overutilized” and that there’s a growing need for more firehouses, the report noted.

The 2003 Fire Rescue Master Plan, which was updated in 2019, showed that 24 new stations were needed to sustain population growth through 2030.

Recently, the County Commission approved updates to another station, and new stations are currently being built in Riverview and Brandon, the report said.

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Posted: Apr 14, 2021

Photo of the Day: April 14, 2021

KME—District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department, Washington, D.C., air light unit. KME 96-inch Severe Service S2D cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engine; four-compartment walk-around body constructed of 12-gauge stainless steel; Girard armless awning full length both sides; two Scott Revolve air fill stations; Rosco dual vision XC camera system; two Command Light 150-W/120-V light towers. Dealer: Tim Allaband, Matheny Fire & Emergency, Hagerstown, MD.

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Posted: Apr 13, 2021

Atlanta (GA) Councilman: Fire Equipment Fixes Delay a Concern

An Atlanta councilman says delays in fixing critical fire equipment is a concern, reports Fox 5.

Four ladder trucks as well as some engines are waiting on parts for repairs. Atlanta fire will send trucks from other stations to an incident, but the councilman is concerned that delays could have an impact.

A fire department official said that a study is being conducted to see what reserve equipment can be brought back online while mechanics wait on parts to arrive.