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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: Oct 26, 2018

Department Devises Solution to Save Water during Fire Apparatus Pump Testing

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Posted: Oct 26, 2018

NH Department Takes Delivery of HME Ahrens-Fox Rescue-Pumper

The Freedom (NH) Fire Department has taken delivery of an HME Ahrens-Fox rescue-pumper. The fire apparatus is built on the 1871-W body with an MFDxl-12 cab featuring a raised roof for increased headspace and features corrosion-resistant roll-up doors. The rear horizontal handrails have HME’s patented LED lighting technology integrated into the grab bar. Also featured is a 52-degree cramp angle, allowing for tight space maneuverability. The rescue-pumper is powered by a Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine and Allison 3000EVS automatic transmission. It uses a Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump and features an FRC TurboFoam TFC126-030 Class A foam system and 30-gallon foam tank. It’s water tank holds 1,050 gallons.

Salesman: Glenn Davis

Dealer: Lakes Region Fire Apparatus

Dealer Location: Barnstead, NH

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Posted: Oct 26, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Custom Fab & Body/International Pumper-Tanker

Egg Harbor Fire Department, Sturgeon Bay, WI, pumper-tender. International Dura Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 330-hp engine; Waterous CXS 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,000-gallon tank.

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Doddridge (TX) Fire Department Receives Fire Apparatus

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

Doddridge (TX) Fire Department Receives Fire Apparatus

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Doddridge Fire Department has a new much-needed tanker truck thanks to the Arkansas Forestry Commission's Forest Resource Protection Division. The 2009 Freightliner was a military truck that the Department of Defense donated to the Forest Service as part of a grant program.