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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 26, 2021

Waterbury (CT) Firefighters Hit the Road in New Pumper Truck

According to a report from Republican American, the Waterbury (CT) Fire Department (WFD) recently took delivery of a new 2021 Spartan Class A pumper truck from the town’s Gowans Knight Company, the sixth vehicle they have delivered to the WFD.

This whole week, WFD firefighters have been training on the new pumper, getting a feel for the new layout and mechanics. WFD Chief Terrance Ballou said he is happy with the members’ progress on the vehicle. Ballou said the truck will be housed at Station 7 on Walnut Street, replacing a 20-year-old truck.

WFD Supervisor of Fleet Operations Ricky Petrizzi said the new Spartan includes improvements such as advanced braking; air bags; rollover protection; air ride rear suspension; and air conditioning, something vital for firefighters wearing heavy personal protective equipment during the summer.

Ballou said it’s the fourth Spartan truck the city has received in the past six or seven years.

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Posted: Mar 26, 2021

Photo of the Day: March 26, 2021

Ferrara—Brazoria County (TX) Emergency Service District #2, MVP rescue-pumper. Cinder cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam system; Will-Burt Night Scan NS2.3 EVOL light tower. Dealer: Mike Covington, Lonestar Emergency Group, Houston, TX.

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Posted: Mar 26, 2021

Photo of the Day: March 26, 2021

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Posted: Mar 26, 2021

Chula Vista (CA) Unveils New $9M Fire Station

According to a report from NBC7, the Chula Vista (CA) Fire Department (CVFD) cut the ribbon on its brand-new fire station on Thursday.

Located at 341 Orange Avenue, it replaces the community’s 63-year-old Oxford Fire Station No. 5.

Newly built Station 5 replaces a 63 year old fire station and will soon house a Fire Department ambulance and crew in…
Posted by Chula Vista Fire Department- Official on Thursday, March 25, 2021

The upgrades at the new facility are designed to aid the CVFD’s goal of arriving at emergency calls within seven minutes at 90% of the time, which was also part of the reason for the station’s location.

At 12,310 square feet, the new station is also larger than the Oxford Fire Station and features three drive-through bays and 10 bunk rooms, giving the firefighters their own space. The increased space also houses more advanced, modern fire equipment. By April, the station will house five personnel for the city’s new Ambulance Transport Program.

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