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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

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

Editor's Note: Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment is aware of unconfirmed reports of damage to one or more Pierce facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin. As soon as we receive an official statement, we will share it.—Chris Mc Loone, Editor in Chief

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The Rise of Ground Robotics in the Fire Service

Posted: Jul 27, 2026

The Rise of Ground Robotics in the Fire Service

Rosenbauer’s RTE robot platform exemplifies a new generation of rugged, affordable, and versatile firefighting robots.

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The Rise of Ground Robotics in the Fire Service

Posted: Jul 27, 2026

The Rise of Ground Robotics in the Fire Service

Rosenbauer’s RTE robot platform exemplifies a new generation of rugged, affordable, and versatile firefighting robots.

The post The Rise of Ground Robotics in the Fire Service appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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From Uncertainty to Action: A New Tool for EV Rescue Operations

Posted: Jul 27, 2026

From Uncertainty to Action: A New Tool for EV Rescue Operations

In this episode, Midtronics EV Safety expert Joshua Linton joins Brett Bigger of Noble IQ, a former firefighter, to discuss the unique challenges first responders face at EV incidents.

The post From Uncertainty to Action: A New Tool for EV Rescue Operations appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.