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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 25, 2021

Portland (ME) Fire Station Using Social Media for Public Education

A Portland fire station is using Facebook this week to better educate the public about what they do, reports Central Maine News.

Today the fire station posted to Facebook, “Engine company 6 has been housed in several locations that are known to the autor in its many years of service: Burnham Street, Park Avenue, a short stay at the Portland Jetport, and its current location at Bramhall Square on Congress Street. Engine companies carry hose, and water onboard, and are responsible for stretching hose lines into a fire to contain and extinguish it. If an engine arrives second to a fire, they connect the first engine to a fire hydrant, and bring additional hoses into the fire if necessary. Some incidents responded to include, but aren’t limited to:Auto accidents, grass/ brush fires, trees/ Wires down, medical emergencies, alarms sounding, and many more.”

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Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Architecture Firm Report Expected on Port Huron (MI) Fire Station

Port Huron City Council are expected to receive an update on the city’s three fire stations, reports 1380 AM WPHM.

Last year, the city council had approved that an architecture firm study and make recommendations on the future use of the fire stations.

The report is expected to detail the current conditions and needs of the fire stations as well as the feasibility of upgrading or replacing them.

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Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Cornelia (GA) Ready to Open New Fire Station

Construction had concluded and Cornelia is ready to open its new fire station, reports Now Habersham.

The city has run all calls out of the North Fire Station while construction was underway.

Both fire stations will staff two firefighters 24 hours a day.

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Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Four Firefighters Hurt in Mastersonville Fire Company (PA) Fire Apparatus Accident

An accident involving a Mastersonville Fire Company fire truck injured four firefighters, reports WGAL 8.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “We are glad to say that all firefighters involved in the recent crash have returned home from the hospital and are recovering. The Engine involved in the crash is not expected to go back in service. We at the Mastersonville Fire Company will continue to provide service to the community.”

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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