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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 18, 2021

BRW Architects Designs Neighborhood Station on Challenging TX Site

By Alan M. Petrillo

Once BRW Architects received the contract to build a new station for Flower Mound (TX) Fire Department, it faced challenges in terms of siting the new station, sizing the facility, and property drainage issues. However, working with the department and a nearby private school, BRW was able to overcome those challenges and build Flower Mound a new station that met all the department’s needs.

“The site of the new neighborhood station was to be on land of just under an acre that was donated to the city a number of years ago when there were smaller space requirements for fire stations,” says Stephen Hilt, BRW senior director. “The department would have liked a three-bay station on the site, but that was not possible in that space, and putting in drive-through apparatus bays on the new station also was a challenge because the site sloped 12 to 14 feet from the front to the back of the property.”

To solve the problem of the sloping site and give the apparatus enough space to exit the station without bottoming out, Hilt’s design team turned the apparatus bays 90 degrees to the street, allowing them to get the proper grade for exiting, Hilts says. “The station is surrounded by upper middle-class residential housing on three sides, and the Coram Deo Academy to the south,” he notes. “Another challenge was the drainage of the site because there was no storm drainage available, but we were able to get an easement from Coram Deo Academy to get drainage to a nearby creek.”

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Photo of the Day: March 18, 2021

MIDWEST FIRE—Best-Luther Fire Department, West Sand Lake, NY, pumper. Freightliner M2 112 crew cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax-XS 2,000-gpm pump; APR polypropylene 3,000-gallon water tank; 2.5-inch NST and 4-inch Storz rear hydrant direct fills; Newton 10-inch stainless steel swivel dump valve; All-Poly™ body and tank construction. “Sweep Out” style compartments. Dealer: Jeff Bowen, Midwest Fire, Luverne, MN.

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Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Longboat Key (FL) Fire Station Expected to Open in May

According to a report from Your Observer, the construction on Longboat Key (FL) Fire Rescue’s (LKFR’s) new fire station is nearing completion, featuring facilities and other amenities previously unavailable to the island’s first responders.

LKFR Chief Paul Dezzi recently gave a tour of the site of the new Station 92, located at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive, which is expected to open around the third week of May.

Since the demolition of LKFR’s old fire station, Station 91, in June 2020, south-side firefighters have operated out of a temporary trailer north of the new Station 92.

Dezzi said all 38 LKFR members have had to adapt because of renovations currently going on at Fire Station 91, which cost $807,000. Cost of demolition and renovation of Station 92 is $4,251,085, with a total cost of both projects coming in at $5,058,085.

Jon F. Swift Construction Superintendent Shane Hamm is supervising the Fire Station 92 project. The company is based in Sarasota.

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Posted: Mar 18, 2021

Olean (NY) Officials Discuss Adding Pumper to Fire Department Fleet

According to a report from Olean Times Herald, the purchase of a new fire truck for the Olean (NY) Fire Department received tentative approval from Alderman David Anastasia on Tuesday during town budget talks.

During the budget meeting, Anastasia gave the go-ahead to Mayor Bill Aiello to purchase the $625,000 pumper truck directly from the manufacturer. A lead time of 16 to 18 months is expected, and Anastasia indicated town will iron out the bonding for the apparatus.

One project not included in the town’s total budget figure is a $30,000 to $100,000 allocation to help renovate Central Fire Station.

The committee will meet again March 30 for further budget talks.

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