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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 12, 2021

Wadena (MN) Fire Department Gets New Rosenbauer Engine

The Wadena (MN) Fire Department recently put a new 2021 International MV Rosenbauer engine into service, reports wadenapj.com.

The new apparatus—assigned to Wadena’s North Hall—comes with a 1,500-gallons-per-minute pump and a 1,250-gallon on board tank with a 30-gallon foam cell on board the engine. The truck is also equipped with emergency lighting.

It replaces a 1988 Ford L8000 General Engine that was moved to the South Hall when it replaced a 1986 Ford L8000 Custom Engine that was recently sold to a private party from Missouri.

Firefighters spent several hours training on the truck and moving equipment and getting the truck ready for service, including adding graphics.

City council approved the purchase in August 2019 for $382,846. Additionally, an estimated total of $15,000 of truck equipment was purchased with $5,000 coming from a grant awarded by Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.

The truck was purchased through Heiman Fire Supply and built at Rosenbauer in Lyons, S.D. The truck took approximately one year to build.

All pics via facebook.com/WadenaMinnesota/

Posted: May 12, 2021

Bernardston (MA) to Get Station Addition

Bernardston (MA) citizens recently voted to allow the town to pursue construction of a station addition with a four-bay garage, parking lot, and office space, for up to $3 million, reports recorder.com, though officials predict the cost will be closer to $2.4 million.

According to an official, a $3 million loan would be paid off over 40 years at 2.25% interest. The department has been pushing for a new station since the mid-‘90s. Brian DeVriese, an architect from Jablonski DeVriese Architects, designed the station proposal.

The existing station at 18 Church St. is about 2,500 square feet, and the addition on the adjacent property at 12 Church St. would be about 5,500 square feet. The current station, which was built in the 1970s, is outdated and potentially a hazard. The current station also has no storage space for equipment while the addition will include a storage area as well as office and administrative space.

The next step is a vote to move forward with construction.

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Posted: May 12, 2021

Sherrills Ford Terrell (NC) Fire & Rescue Breaks Ground on New Station

Sherrills Ford Terrell (NC) Fire & Rescue (SFTFR) recently broke ground on new digs to replace its 50-year-old station, reports mooresvilletribune.com. The new station is slated to be completed and in operation by early 2022.

Station 4, located at 2080 Mollys Backbone Rd., was imagined 13 years ago but other obligations held it up. It will cost $2.7 million and will house a crew of two firefighters along with an engine, a tanker, and QRV for medical first response.

The station encompasses 14,000 square feet and includes living quarters, a training room, office space, and five apparatus drive-thru bays. The department will also be able to house some of its other response trailers and logistical equipment that is now being stored at one of SFTFR’s other three fire stations.

SFTFR will continue to use the old fire station beside the school for training and logistical operations.

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Posted: May 12, 2021

Atlanta (GA) Firefighters Beef Up Security

On the heels of a burglary in southeast Atlanta (GA) at Station 2 that saw six personal vehicles damaged, there will be some short- and long-term help for area firefighters, reports fox5atlanta.com.

Concerned citizens have so far raised $1,100 to reduce the cost of replacing the windows, which is about 40% of their goal.

The recent break-in compromised a rear fence gate, so razor wire was added to the station fence. In addition, officials say that stations that do not have surveillance cameras will soon get them, and that each camera must be linked to the police department’s downtown monitoring locations.