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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 12, 2021

Shots Fired into Fire Station 26 (OH)

According to a report on FOX8.com, the Cleveland Division of Fire is looking into an incident during which shots were fired into Fire Station 26 (OH).

Firefighters at the station, the report said, late Saturday morning heard gunshots outside and came to survey the damage. They found one of the station’s doors had a broken window and a bullet went through Engine 26’s windshield.

No one was injured and Engine 26 is still in service, the report noted.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2021

Tupelo (MS) Breaks Ground on New Fire Station

Tupelo (MS) officials recently broke ground on a new fire station, according to a report in the Modesto Bee.

The city is using bond money to pay for the new station—which will replace the 64-year-old, soon-to-be-retired current station—and taxes will not increase, the report said.

The report noted that structural issues were at hand with the old station and building a new station was more cost-effective.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2021

Photo of the Day: April 12, 2021

Ferrara—Wade Hampton Fire & Sewer District, Greenville, SC, 77-foot aerial ladder quint. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank. Dealer: Safe Industries, Easley, SC.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2021

Delaware Fire Police Officer Dies after Being Struck by Department Vehicle

Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company Fire Police Officer Laura Madara. (department photo, Facebook)

Fire Police Officer Laura Madara was providing
traffic control at crash scene

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Staff

SELBYVILLE, Delaware – WBOC reports that the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Department and the community are mourning the loss of Fire Police Officer Laura Madara, killed while providing traffic control during an April 9 motor vehicle crash.

Delaware State Police say that a fire department vehicle was on Polly Branch Road with its emergency equipment activated.

The vehicle was being used for traffic control while on scene.

Troopers tell WBOC that as the scene cleared, the driver of the truck reversed. Madara was standing behind the truck when she was struck and killed.

The Selbyville Fire Department said Madara was a fire police officer, assisting with traffic control during fire calls, and also served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary.

The Delaware State Police are investigating this incident.

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