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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: Jan 19, 2021

Unboxing with Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment: Koehler BrightStar B.F.L. Area Light

Join Editor Chris Mc Loone as he unboxes the Koehler BrightStar B.F.L. Area Light that offers up to 3,000 lumens of light and adjustable color from 2700K warm yellow to 6500K cool white. The light can pivot 200 degrees and provides light that reaches a distance of 210 meters. Strong magnets built into the base allow the light to attach to any steel surface. On low power, the light provides 56 hours of light.

For more information, visit https://www.flashlight.com/product/b-f-l-area-light/.

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Posted: Jan 18, 2021

Jefferson (OH) Fire Department Getting Fire Apparatus Ready

The fire department has been putting the finishing touches of installing radios in a new engine, reports Star Beacon.

The work toward getting the $565,000 fire truck has taken a few years and will replace a truck that is 37-years-old. The fire truck will be paid for using a $100,000 grant.

Before the truck was delivered, department representatives went to Wisconsin to make the final inspection of the engine.

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Posted: Jan 18, 2021

Big White (Canada) Celebrates Fire Apparatus Arrival

The Big White Fire Department pushed-in the 78-foot long Rosenbauer Viper Aerial ladder truck, reports Penticton Herald.

The department has been planning five years for the truck. The department posted to Facebook, “This truck is one of a kind with an EZ Trac hydraulic AWD system, really handy when the Okanagan Champagne Powder gets a little deep!”

Fire Truck Specs

78’ Rosenbauer Viper Aerial
Commander Chassis
500hp Cummins 12L Turbo
Allison 4000 Automatic Transmission
ABS and ATC
Weldon V-MUX Electrical System
Hale QMax 1500 gpm Fire Pump
300 gal. water tank/30 gal. foam tank

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Posted: Jan 18, 2021

Woman Charged with DUI After Hitting Memphis (TN) Fire Apparatus

A woman is in police custody after a hit and run involving a fire truck, reports WMCAActionNews5.com.

A firefighter was attempting to make a right turn when the car sideswiped the truck. The driver left the scene but later returned to the tell the police she was responsible. Police administered a sobriety test at the scene.

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