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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 21, 2021

Photo of the Day: January 21, 2021

KME—Godfrey (IL) Fire Department pumper. Panther MFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 1600 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Russ Campbell, Mac’s Fire & Safety, Litchfield, IL.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2021

Cedar Rapids (IA) Fire Department Adds Stick Ladder Truck to Its Fleet

According to a report from KHAK, the Cedar Rapids (IA) Fire Department (CRFD) announced on Monday that they are conducting their final inspection of a new addition to the city’s fleet of fire-fighting equipment: A 107-foot Pierce Ascendant stick ladder truck.

The new ladder truck will be assigned to Station 7 (L7 on side of the vehicle), one of three fire stations on Cedar Rapids’ northeast side. Built in 1999, according to the city Web site, it’s located at 206 29th Street NE. The city features nine fire stations.

According to CRFD Assistant Chief Andy Olesen, the CRFD will have 18 apparatus with the new addition. He continued, noting that 11 of their 18 apparatus are in front-line service each day. This also includes eight engines, two ladders (with Ladder 7), and one rescue. The other seven apparatus are used by the CRFD while others undergo maintenance, when there’s a high volume of calls, or for training.

When Ladder 7 arrives, the CRFD will have four reserve engines, one reserve rescue, and two reserve ladder trucks.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2021

Dothan (AL) Fire Department Unveils Latest Fire Truck

According to a report from WDHN, the Dothan (AL) Fire Department (DFD) welcomed the newest addition to its motor fleet Tuesday morning.

The DFD already features eight front-line fire trucks. However, there’s an expiration date on how long they can remain in service. Every 10 years, the DFD must replace its front-line trucks to meet federal firefighting standards.

DFD Chief Larry Williams said the department has some of the highest rankings of any department in Alabama, and this new apparatus helps that effort.

Williams also said the DFD will continue to strive for excellence in both its equipment and training.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2021

State Grant Approved for Carlsbad Fire Department (NM) Fire Apparatus

The Carlsbad City Council approved a grant with the State of New Mexico to purchase a new fire truck, reports Carlsbad Current Argus.

The new truck would replace a truck that is nine-years-old. The fire department has outgrown the current medium sized vehicle and the new truck allows firefighters to have more equipment when dealing with traffic accidents and rescues.

According to a grant application from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) the money was allocated by the 2020 New Mexico Legislature.

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