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Welcome

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

Opening Of Fire Station In New Tampa (FL) Expected To Improve Lagging Response Times

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

Opening Of Fire Station In New Tampa (FL) Expected To Improve Lagging Response Times

Tampa Bay Times

TAMPA - The city of Tampa filled a big gap in public services for suburban New Tampa with the opening Wednesday of Fire Station 23 at Trout Creek Drive near County Line Road. Existing stations already serve the New Tampa area and an additional fire engine and rescue truck have been staged in the area for months now, in anticipation of Station 23's opening.

Recent Fire Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

ALABAMA

E-ONE—Center Point Fire District pumper-tanker. Typhoon X cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 780-gallon tank; 40-gallon foam cell; Akron 125-gpm foam eductor foam system; TFT 18-inch Extend a Gun deck gun. Sold by Billy Atchison, Sunbelt Fire Inc., Fairhope, AL. Delivery in July.

CALIFORNIA

Midwest Fire—Cal Fire, Madera, tanker-pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; Hale MBP 750-gallon PTO pump; APR polypropylene 2,000-gallon tank; Newton 10-inch square rear dump valve with swivel chute; Zico electric portable tank carrier and 2,100-gallon portable tank; All-Poly™ construction; Hanscom K backup camera. Sold by Jeff Bowen, Midwest Fire, Luverne, MN. Delivery in May.

GEORGIA

E-ONE—Athens-Clarke County Fire Department, Athens, 137-foot rear-mount aerial ladder. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Smart Power 10-kW generator. Tallest aerial ladder in the state of Georgia. Dealer: Ryan McDonel, Fireline Inc., Winder, GA. Delivery in February.

E-ONE—Decatur Fire Department HR 100 aerial ladder quint. Cyclone II cab and chassis, Cummins L9 450-hp engine; 100-foot rear-mount aerial ladder; UPF Poly 500-galllon tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale FoamLogix 2.1 Class A foam system; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Sold by Ryan McDonel, Fireline Inc., Winder, GA. Delivery in August.

ILLINOIS

Alexis—Oxford Township Fire Protection District, Alpha, top-mount pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; Waterous CX 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank. Sold by K. Jeffrey Morris, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. Delivery in August.

Pierce—Palos Fire Protection District, Palos Park, PUC pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 505-hp engine; Pierce 1,500-gpm single-stage PUC pump; UPF Poly 500-gallon tank. Sold by John Kenna, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in June.

Pierce—Washington Fire Department pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Detroit DD13 505-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,250-gallon tank; Will-Burt Night Scan POW NS4.5 light tower; Harrison 6-kW generator. Sold by Greg Hinkens, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL. Delivery in June.

INDIANA

Midwest Fire—Brookville Fire Department tanker-pumper. Kenworth T370 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; Hale MBP 1,000-gpm PTO pump; APR polypropylene 2,000-gallon tank; three Newton stainless steel 10-inch square dump valves; stainless steel “tip down” portable tank carrier and 2,100-gallon portable tank; All-Poly™ construction; “Sweep Out” style compartments. Sold by Joe Hlushak, Midwest Fire, Luverne, MN. Delivery in May.

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Recent Fire Apparatus Orders

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

Recent Fire Apparatus Orders

Compiled by Ron Heal

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Recent Fire Apparatus Deliveries

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

Recent Fire Apparatus Deliveries

delivery of the month

E-ONE—Greater Naples (FL) Fire Department rescue-pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engine; Hale Qflo 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 850-gallon tank; 20-gallon and 15-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 1600 dual-agent foam system; Severe Duty interior and front bumper; Safety Vision rear backup camera. Dealer: Steve Kern, Hall-Mark RTC, Ocala, FL.

Pierce—Libertyville (IL) Fire Department pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 15-gallon foam cell; inline eductor system; Harrison 6-kW generator. Dealer: Rick Berndt, Global Emergency Products, Aurora, IL.

Rosenbauer—Springfield (MI) Fire Department 101-foot Cobra aerial ladder quint. Commander 4000 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 505-hp engine; Waterous S100C20 2,000-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene tank; Green Star generator system. Dealer: Bill Sedlacek, Emergency Vehicles Plus, Holland, MI.

Alexis—Sherrard (IL) Fire Protection District walk-in rescue and command apparatus combination. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 330-hp engine; heavy-duty stainless steel body with stainless steel subframe; command area in forward section of body with double side entry door; command area includes desk, cabinets, and additional custom compartments; Smart Power 15-kW generator; Will-Burt Night Scan light tower. Dealer: K. Jeffrey Morris, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL. (Photo by author.)