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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

Gilbertsville (PA) Fire and Rescue Co. Delivers Apparatus to Cisco (IL) Fire Protection District

According to a report from WCIA, the Gilbertsville (PA) Fire and Rescue Co. has delivered a new fire apparatus to the Cisco (IL) Fire Protection District (CFPD).

The truck it replaces has been in use for the past 15 years. Senior CFPD firefighters said the old truck served them well, but the time for a replacement has come.

The CFPD made the announcement on its Facebook page.

This new truck is much larger, being able to carry up to seven firefighters. It also has special features such as automatic chains and external lighting, which helps with interstate rescues in icy conditions.

Perhaps the best part about the new engine is its cost, which is about 1/7 of the cost of a brand-new truck.

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Posted: Jan 19, 2021

Photo of the Day: January 19, 2021

Alexis—Royal Center (IN) Fire Department top-mount pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Detroit DD8 7.7L 375-hp engine; Waterous CXVC20 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; Elkhart Stinger deck gun with TFT Extend-A-Gun; Ziamatic ladder rack. Dealer: Eric Foreman, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL.

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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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