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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 9, 2021

Terre Haute (IN) Board Approves Purchase of Fire Trucks from Pierce

According to a report from Tribune-Star, the Terre Haute, Indiana, Board of Public Works and Safety OK’d the purchase of two new pumper trucks, one with foam capabilities, from Pierce Manufacturing, at a cost of more than $1.11 million.

Terre Haute Fire Department (THFD) Chief Jeff Fisher said that Pierce will honor 2020 pricing for the equipment. THFD is now in its year 22nd year of a 30-year replacement plan for equipment replacement.

Fisher also said it will take about 10 to 11 months to get the new trucks, so they will arrive just after the start of 2022.

The trucks being replaced will move into a “reserve” status, to be used when other trucks are down for maintenance. The reserve trucks will help to lower the city’s Insurance Services Office rating, which decreases insurance costs for homes in the city.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2021

Caldwell (ID) Fire Station Aims to Improve Response Times

Caldwell’s new fire station has a mission to improve emergency response times, reports Idaho Press.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “Welcome to the newly opened Caldwell Fire Station 3. Located on Skyway and KCID, this station houses our 103 Engine Company and will help reduce response times in the area. Thanks to Beniton Construction you can get a sneak peak today. A special thanks to Zero Gravity Drone for the epic video.”

Fire crews working from the station will now have access to a workout room and the entire station is outfitted with UV-C lighting which kills viruses, bacteria, and mold.

The station features two specially designed washers and a dryer for used gear, and a self-contained breathing apparatus washer.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2021

Colorado University Partygoers Assault Police, Damage Fire Apparatus

Boulder police said partiers at a massive college street party assaulted three officers and caused significant property damage, including damaging a fire truck, reports My Fox 8.

The fire department’s fleet now has three Class A pumper trucks and one ladder truck.

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