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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: Jan 9, 2023

Fire Apparatus of the Day: January 9, 2023

Rosenbauer—Royal Oak (MI) Fire Department pumper. Avenger cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system. Dealer: Bob Colter, Emergency Vehicles Plus, Holland, MI.

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Semmes (AL) Fire Rescue Dedicates New $600K Fire Engine

The Semmes Fire Rescue Department held a special ceremony Thursday as it put its new fire engine into service, Fox10tv.com reported. The new truck was dedicated with a push-in ceremony, a long tradition of the fire service.

The community came together to help welcome Engine-1 to the fire department fleet, with everyone lending a hand to push the truck into the bay.

A fire official said this is the department’s first custom-built engine, the report said. The new truck cost nearly $600,000.

The department now has three frontline fire engines, one reserve, a couple of brush trucks and a hazmat trailer, according to the report.

Semmes (AL) Fire Rescue Truck Overturns

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

2 Erie (PA) Fire Companies to Split $216K in Grant Funding

Two Erie fire companies will split $216,300 in state grant funding for new resources, ErieNewsNow.com reported.

The funding includes $146,300 to Brookside Fire Company for self-contained breathing apparatus units, including 19 packs and 18 cylinders and batters, the report said.

Perry Hi-Way Hose Company will receive $70,000 for training support, according to the report.

The funding was administered through the Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Cowlitz County (WA) Gives Toutle Fire $216K to Help Equip Volunteers, New Staff

After voters passed a levy lid lift to fund 24/7 medically trained staff in August, Toutle Fire and Rescue is getting money from Cowlitz County to help equip volunteers and its new staff, tdn.com reported.

On January 3, the Cowlitz County commissioners approved an agreement for $216,000 with Cowlitz County Fire District 3 to fund the purchase of additional fire and emergency medical equipment, after allocating the money during a November 30 workshop, the report said.

The money will be used to upgrade outdated breathing apparatus, purchase a gurney lift and install sprinklers in the station’s sleeping quarters, said a fire official.