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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

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper
Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper
Posted: Mar 12, 2019

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Tallula (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. International 4400 cab and chassis; Navistar N9 315-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,250-gpm pump.

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New Red Wing (MN) Fire Station Cuts Call Times
New Red Wing (MN) Fire Station Cuts Call Times
Posted: Mar 11, 2019

New Red Wing (MN) Fire Station Cuts Call Times

The Red Wing Fire Department’s new fire station was open about 42 minutes when the first call to service came in.

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“That first call, we were on scene in four or five minutes instead of 16 to 20 minutes (from Station 1),” said RWFD Lt. Trent Wentlandt, one of the ranking officer at the new fire station, which opened for business last Monday.  

“It was a car accident, and thankfully no one was injured,” said RWFD Chief Shannon Draper. “But we were quick there to render aid.”

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White Lake Fire Department (MI) Roof Collapses
White Lake Fire Department (MI) Roof Collapses
Posted: Mar 11, 2019

White Lake Fire Department (MI) Roof Collapses

 

Dozens of volunteers showed up to the White Lake Volunteer Fire Department to help out Sunday after the roof collapsed during the early morning hours. The heavy snow is what caused the roof to collapse, a Facebook post by the fire department said.

 

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Other agencies, including Town of Antigo, Rural Fire Control, Town of Langlade, Riverview, Doty and Gillett fire departments and Troutland Rescue, all lent support to the department.
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Miami Valley Fire District (OH) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident
Miami Valley Fire District (OH) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident
Posted: Mar 11, 2019

Miami Valley Fire District (OH) Fire Apparatus Involved in Accident

A Miami Valley Fire District fire engine responding to a call was involved in a crash at the intersection of Lyons and Byers roads in Miami Twp. Thursday, according to police.

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