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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: May 21, 2021

Streetsboro (OH) Fire Department Moves into New Digs

The Streetsboro (OH) Fire Department officially moved into its new station, which is located just behind the old station at 9184 Route 43, reports record-courier.com. A grand opening is expected this summer.

The first floor features two emergency vehicle bays divided by alarm room and a staircase leading up to the second floor. Near the bays is the turnout gear room; it’s outfitted with special extractor to help clean gear and rid it of smoke and other carcinogens.

The second floor is essentially for sleeping, showering, and exercising. It was purposely designed that way to keep crews from constantly moving between the two floors.

The dining area doubles as a space for video training. On the other side of the kitchen are administration offices. Upstairs is a gym, two locker rooms, a laundry room, and 10 individual sleeping areas. An average shift of firefighters has at least six people, officials say.

In 2019 voters approved a 20-year, 0.8-mill levy to fund the $5.43 million project.

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Posted: May 21, 2021

Tobiano (B.C., Canada) Fire Department Gets E-ONE Pumper, Station in 2022

The Tobiano (B.C., Canada) Fire Department recently purchased a used 2007 E-ONE International Pumper from Rocky Mountain Phoenix for $160,000, which replaces the department’s 27-year-old pumper, reports castanet.net.

A Thompson-Nicola Regional District official says the department had been looking for a replacement truck for the last two years.

In addition to the apparatus, plans for a new firehall are currently being worked on by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and a developer. Officials say construction on the hall will start as soon as possible, with it being operational in 2022.

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Posted: May 21, 2021

Erie (PA) Fire Department Installs $100k Alert System at All Stations

Following a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Erie (PA) Fire Department is installing a state-of-the-art Bryx alert system at each of its stations, reports yourerie.com.

The system aims to tell first responders 45 seconds before any radio alerts, giving crews an advantage to respond to a call sooner.