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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 4, 2021

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue (VA) Launches Swift Water Rescue Team

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue spent $150,000 on four boats, gear and training for the team, reports WSLS.com.

After Hurricane Michael in 2018, the department realized the need for a swift water rescue team. That need was only amplified after that past year of heavy rain and flash flooding.

The county works closely with Roanoke City’s and Salem’s swift water rescue teams because they’re all part of a statewide Technical Rescue Team.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Sarnia (Ontario, Canada) Fire & Rescue Service Orders New Ladder Truck

According to a report from Blackburn News, the Sarnia Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) in Ontario, Canada, has ordered a new ladder truck costing nearly $1.4 million.

On Monday, the Sarnia city council unanimously approved the purchase as well as a $50,000 prebuild contingency for any minor adjustments.

SFRS Chief Bryan Van Gaver said the department will also seek extended warranties on the apparatus.

Van Gaver also said the town saved more than $370,000 by using Sourcewell and obtaining discounts from the Municipal Buying Group Program.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Centre Hall Fire Company (PA) Fire Station Construction Underway

Construction is well underway for Centre Hall Fire Company, reports StateCollege.com.

The 14,000-square-foot facility features eight equipment bays, a large meeting room, a fully equipped kitchen and a firemen’s lounge.

The company expects to take possession of the building in late April or early May of this year, with a public open house planned for June 19.

The original plans for the building were for a two-story building, but were changed to a single-story design. The new station is the result of nearly 11 years of planning and fundraising.

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Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Woodbury (VT) Votes Down Funding for Fire Station

Residents voted against spending up to $85,000 that would have gone towards financing a $1.2 million fire and emergency operations center, reports The Barre Montpelier Times Argus.

Voters did approve the $105,297 budget for the fire department and $17,850 for the fire department’s truck replacement fund.

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