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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 2, 2021

Streetsboro City Council (OH) Approves Fire Station Contingency After Project Errors

Streetsboro City Council is increasing the city’s contingency by $20,000 to $95,000 after design errors in a new fire station project, reports Record-Courier.

The project manager told fire officials that $20,000 should be enough to cover any issues.

Some city officials expressed frustration that some of the items the city has had to pay for, including the fact that the the shower area was planned to be built with drywall.

Another official expressed concern that the contingency is not enough. He said that usual contingencies amounted to 10% of the project’s cost.

Officials are also hopeful there will not be more problems.

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Posted: Mar 2, 2021

Springfield (IL) Moving Forward with Three Fire Stations, Staffing Cuts Could Impact

Springfield is looking to build three new fire stations, but budget cuts could impact staffing levels, reports News Channel 20.

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder isn’t convinced that staffing cuts are necessary. He considers a potential solution that would leave a few positions unfilled and counted on some retirements.

Fire officials are continuing to work with architects on designs and plans for new fire stations while dealing with the budget situation.

The city council will vote on new plots of land that are considered for purchase for the fire stations.

The fire stations are expected to take 18 months and budgeting will be paid over multiple years.

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Posted: Mar 2, 2021

Photo of the Day: March 2, 2021

KME—Eynon-Sturges Volunteer Hose Company #3, Eynon, PA, pumper. Panther LFD 100-inch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; Smart Power 6.2-kW generator; low hosebed. Dealer: Bob Miller, KME PA.

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