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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, 2017

Cantankerous Wisdom: More Small Stuff from the Show Circuit

By Bill Adams

I brought the last batch of photos from this year’s show circuit to morning coffee for the Raisin Squad’s review. White hairs can be downright condescending, if not belligerent. They act like politicians. If they’ve never heard of something, don’t understand it, or don’t agree with it, they will attack it or the messenger. Every now and then they will accept reality albeit grudgingly. After listening to them comment on these photos, I’m running out to buy some hair dye. I don’t want to be accused of being guilty by association or resemblance. Comments from the Squad are in italics. Click below for the gallery.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2017

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

Sturgeon Bay (WI) Fire Department pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; Waterous CXC20 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2017

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

Sturgeon Bay (WI) Fire Department pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; Waterous CXC20 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,000-gallon tank; 20-gallon foam cell.

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Gainesville (FL) to Add Armor to Ambulance for Shooter Response

Posted: Oct 25, 2017

Gainesville (FL) to Add Armor to Ambulance for Shooter Response

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Gainesville Fire Rescue wants to equip ones of its ambulances with armor to help protect medical responders and patients during situations involving active shooters. GFR is planning to hire a company to add armor to the Ford E350 ambulance the department recently purchased for $58,000.