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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

New Fire Apparatus for Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority

Posted: May 22, 2018

New Fire Apparatus for Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority

www.signalsaz.com

Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority was proud to put a new Type 1 fire engine in service at fire station 62 in Chino Valley. The engine is a 2018 Rosenbauer that carries 1,000 gallons of water and has a 1,500 gallon per minute pump.

Brenham (TX) Shows Off Firefighting Equipment

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Brenham Fire Department Apparatus Operators Chris McCain (left) and Joe Hinds show Bellville Elementary School students some of the equipment they use in rescues Thursday morning at the fire station. Members of the Brenham Police Department also made an appearance at the station, showing off their vehicles.

Drones and Robots Now Part of Massachusetts Firefighting Equipment

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The largest fire department in western Massachusetts is putting machines on the front lines to reduce the risks to firefighters and help save people's lives. The Springfield Fire Department has started to use new remote control cameras, drones, a tiny robot and a poisonous gas and radiation detection system to assist in fighting fires, responding to medical emergencies, and rescuing people in danger.

Marion councilman balks at $200,000 fire station fix

The Marion Star

MARION - The downtown fire station wasn't originally built to house a multi-ton ladder truck. In 1912, when the fire station on South Prospect Street is thought to have been built, firefighters used horses to pull their fire apparatus, said Marion City Fire Chief Chuck Deem.