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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

Posted: Nov 29, 2018

Rosenbauer’s 96-Inch Warrior Now Available Up to 500 Horsepower

Wyoming, MN – November 28, 2018 – Rosenbauer Motors has received final approval for installation of a Cummins X12 in the 96” wide Rosenbauer Warrior custom chassis. This additional option will allow fire departments to have up to a 500-hp engine in a Warrior.

“This Cummins X12 offering provides our customers with the ability to get the power they need and maintain a narrower cab for their operations,” said Rich Schalter, CEO of Rosenbauer Motors.

Rosenbauer’s 96” Warrior is currently available in 10 models, and it is available in all-wheel drive.

The 96” Warrior was introduced in 2015 at the Fire Department Instructors Conference to provide departments that have to navigate narrow roadways with a narrower cab for easier maneuverability.  

For more information,  visit www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

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Posted: Nov 29, 2018

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Marion Pumper

aCrosse (WI) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

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Two New Fire Stations for Celina (TX)
Two New Fire Stations for Celina (TX)
Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Two New Fire Stations for Celina (TX)

starlocalmedia.com

Celina officials will break ground this Friday on Celina Fire Department Fire Station #2, the first of two new stations to be constructed over the next year.

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Fire Station #2 will be located at 1803 Light Farms Way near Dallas Parkway. In just three months, ground will be shifted once again, this time on FM 1385, to begin on Celina’s third station. The quick succession is due to Celina’s rapid growth, according to Fire Chief Mark Metdker. Metdker said Celina is spread over so much land area, it's difficult to cover the entire city with just one ambulance, so the new station will house a second ambulance and an additional fire engine. One of Celina FD’s two brush trucks will be moved to #2 as well.
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Groundbreaking for Two New Tyler (TX) Fire Station
Groundbreaking for Two New Tyler (TX) Fire Station
Posted: Nov 28, 2018

Groundbreaking for Two New Tyler (TX) Fire Station

www.easttexasmatters.com

Work is underway on two new fire stations in Tyler. These were approved during this past election. Fire station 4 is being built off of Cumberland Road and Firestation 1 is being built off of Gentry Parkway.

Read more at www.easttexasmatters.com

Officials say the projects should take around 9 to 10 months, providing more protection for people living in those areas.

David Coble, Fire Chief, City of Tyler: "We''ll see better response times, although we had decent response times before. This will get us below the national average speaking of response time."