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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

Woburn (MA) Firefighters: Pickup Truck Won't Work as Fire Apparatus

Posted: Feb 19, 2019

Woburn (MA) Firefighters: Pickup Truck Won't Work as Fire Apparatus

Woburn firefighters are concerned about how they answer calls when one of their fire trucks breaks down and they're worried the public's safety is at risk. At the Woburn Fire Department, the concerns surround what happened Thursday with an engine truck.

Lakeland (MI) to Replace Fire Apparatus

Lakeland Fire Department is the latest to begin plans for replacing its oldest fire truck.

Franklin (NJ) Unveils New Fire Apparatus

Cold weather and icy conditions could not stop the arrival of Franklin Borough’s new fire truck.

E-ONE Announces Five-Year Contract with Chicago (IL)

OCALA, FL—E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, has announced a five-year contract between the City of Chicago and E-ONE’s authorized dealer Fire Service, Inc., to provide multiple E-ONE apparatus including pumpers, aerials, and platforms.

The City of Chicago has 98 fire stations citywide and it has more than 140 apparatus in service today. This contract will enable the city to replace dated fire apparatus and continue its best in class fire suppression and emergency demands for over 2.7 million citizens.

The contract allowed the city to examine a dealership and OEM who could manufacturer fire trucks and equipment needed to complement the city with all current NFPA codes and standards in the fire industry and to service the units as needed in the future.

“This important contract is replacing an aging fleet and equipment and we look forward to working together with the City of Chicago,” said Shawn Junker, Principal of Fire Service, Inc.

Jay Johnson, vice president and general manager of E-ONE, stated, “We are excited to serve the City of Chicago as its apparatus provider. Fire Service, Inc., is an outstanding dealer partner and we have full confidence in its ability to service and support the City of Chicago.”

Fire Service Inc. of Saint John, Indiana; Naperville, Illinois; and Indianapolis, Indiana, is a complete source for fire apparatus, new and used fire trucks and ambulances, fire equipment, and fire apparel and gear. Learn more at www.fireserviceinc.com.

For more information, visit www.e-one-com.