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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

New vehicle for Heartland Fire could be hot item nationwide

Posted: Jan 5, 2018

New vehicle for Heartland Fire could be hot item nationwide

www.sandiegouniontribune.com

Heartland Fire & Rescue firefighters/paramedics in El Cajon are singing the praises of "Squad 6," a bright-red, fully equipped, custom-built 2017 Ford F-250 truck that could change the way communities handle emergency calls. It was named Squad 6 because "squad" is the term used by fire departments to describe a two-person unit and the number corresponds to the El Cajon station it is run out of.

Read more at www.sandiegouniontribune.com

The department earlier this month started sending firefighters out to some crisis situations in the new emergency vehicle to take some of the heat off the department’s big engine trucks.

Because it costs less and requires fewer personnel, it’s an attractive alternative for departments trying to manage budgets and lower response times.

The primary mission of Squad 6 is to respond to low-acuity medical emergencies, freeing up the department’s Engine 6 and Truck 6 to respond to more significant emergencies.

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Proposed $5.5m fire station considered in Litchfield

Posted: Jan 5, 2018

Proposed $5.5m fire station considered in Litchfield

New Hampshire Union Leader

By KIMBERLY HOUGHTONUnion Leader Correspondent January 04. 2018 8:45PM Warrenstreet Architects has created conceptual designs for a newly proposed fire station on Liberty Way in Litchfield. (COURTESY) LITCHFIELD - A public hearing will be held next week to gather input on a proposed $5.5 million bond to construct a new fire station.

Investigation Underway After Contaminants Found In Spokane Fire Department Air Compressors

The Spokesman-Review

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 4, 2018, 7:52 a.m. The state is investigating the Spokane Fire Department after contaminants reportedly were found in firefighters' air tanks. The discovery, which occurred in mid-November after firefighters noticed a foul smell coming from air canisters during a breathing test, prompted fire department leaders to shut down all three of the department's air compressors.

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Alexis Pumper/Elliptical Tanker

Bahama (NC) Volunteer Fire Rescue, EMS Company Inc., pumper/elliptical tanker. Peterbilt 367 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 425-hp engine; UPF Poly 3,000-gallon tank;