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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

Recent Apparatus Orders: May 2025

Posted: May 28, 2025

Recent Apparatus Orders: May 2025

CALIFORNIA

TOYNE—Lake County Fire Protection District, Clearlake, two pumpers. International HV507 four-door 4×4 cabs and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engines; Hale TPB 750-gpm twin booster pumps; UPF Poly 600-gallon water tanks; 15-gallon foam cells; FoamPro 1600 Class A foam systems; stainless steel bodies. Sold by Bryce Anderson, Hi Tech Emergency Vehicles Sales, Oakdale, CA. Delivery in April 2027.

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ILLINOIS

PIERCE—Carbondale Fire Department PUC pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins X10 450-hp engine; Pierce PUC-NG 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 Class A foam system; Duo- Safety ground ladders; low hosebed design. Sold by Glen Hall, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL. Delivery in September 2027.

PIERCE—Champaign Fire Department 100- foot Ascendant steel aerial platform quint. Enforcer cab and chassis; Cummins X15 605- hp engine; Waterous S100 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 250-gallon water tank; Duo-Safety ground ladders. Sold by Mike Yurgec, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL. Delivery in July 2018.

E-ONE—Herrin Fire Department eMAX rescue- pumper. Cyclone cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Darley LDMH 1,500-gpm pump; 1,030-gallon water tank. Sold by Joey Cruz, Banner Fire Equipment, Roxanna, IL. Delivery in October 2027.

PIERCE—LaSalle Fire Department pumper. Enforcer cab and chassis; Paccar MX13 510- hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; Duo-Safety ground ladders. Sold by Larry Graves, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL. Delivery in June 2028.

INDIANA

PIERCE—Ellettsville Fire Department, Bloomington, 100-foot Ascendant steel aerial platform quint. Enforcer cab and chassis; Paccar MX13 510-hp engine; Waterous S100 2,000- gpm pump; UPF Poly 300-gallon water tank; Duo-Safety ground ladders. Sold by Garry Davis, MacQueen Emergency, Whitestown, IN. Delivery in January 2028.

ROSENBAUER—Hartford City Fire Department rescue. Commander 3308 cab and chassis; Cummins X10 450-hp engine; 16-foot walk-in 3/16-inch aluminum rescue body; 20-gallon foam cell; Ultra-high-pressure single-agent foam system. Sold by Jeff Stigall, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO. Delivery in April 2027.

IOWA

DANKO—Fairfax Fire Department pumper- tanker. Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; UPF Poly 2,000- gallon water tank; Hale RSD-J 1,250- gpm PTO pump; 2,100-gallon hydraulic folding water tank carrier; FOL-DA-TANK FDTA-2100 collapsible folding tank; Onspot automatic tire chains. Sold by Rex Crosser, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE. Delivery in March 2026.

TOYNE—Monticello Fire Department stainless steel Transporter tanker. Freightliner M2 106 two-doo

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New Department Builds Station on Site of Former Car Wash

Posted: May 28, 2025

New Department Builds Station on Site of Former Car Wash

In two years, the town of Cave Creek, Arizona, was able to go from a subscription fire service to forming a fire department, entering into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with a neighboring department, purchasing new fire apparatus, and buying a former car wash and having it reconstructed into a modern fire station for its newly-formed Cave Creek (AZ) Fire Department.

Perlman Architects of Arizona built a fire station for the newly-formed Cave Creek (AZ) Fire Department using the site and some of the footprint of a former car wash. *(Photos courtesy of Perlman Architects of Arizona)*

Jim Ford, Cave Creek Fire’s director of community risk reduction, says Cave Creek is 33 miles north of downtown Phoenix, although the Phoenix city limits extend north to Cave Creek’s southern border. The town is bordered to the east by the town of Carefree, to the west by unincorporated New River and Desert Hills, and to the north by Tonto National Forest.

Ford says Cave Creek’s residents had been covered by Rural Metro Fire Department under a subscription service, but only about 45% of the population subscribed. “In May of 2020, we had two very large wildfires that Rural Metro couldn’t handle on its own, so outside units responded from the Phoenix Regional Automatic Aid System,” he says. “After the second incident, Cave Creek received a letter stating that the town would have to develop its own fire department in order to go forward in getting resources from the automatic aid system because they couldn’t strip their resources for a non-participating entity.”

The car wash site prior to its renovation and reconstruction into the Cave Creek fire station.

Ford continues, “Cave Creek had absolutely nothing: no apparatus, equipment, station, or firefighters. If it wanted to become part of the automatic aid system, it had to act quickly.”

He says that Cave Creek reached out to the Scottsdale Fire Department, the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department, and Daisy Mountain (AZ) Fire & Medical, and worked out an IGA with Scottsdale Fire where Ford, who was then a Scottsdale Fire assistant chief and currently continues as deputy chief, serves on the staff of Cave Creek Fire, which pays his salary to Scottsdale.

Solar System On Charlottesville (VA) Fire Station Is Complete and In Service

Posted: May 28, 2025

Solar System On Charlottesville (VA) Fire Station Is Complete and In Service

The city of Charlottesville, Virginia, recently announced the completion of a 31-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop array at the new Bypass Fire Station on Route 250. This renewable energy generation system has been designed and constructed with numerous high-performance, green building elements, the press release said.

This project joins a portfolio of onsite solar projects that the city has been installing since 2012 and is the second solar system on a Charlottesville fire station. It demonstrates the city’s continued commitment to clean energy and climate action and the pursuit of community climate goals of 45% reduction by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2050.

The solar array consists of 68 panels with projected onsite power generation of 40,395-kWh annually. This amount of power generation will account for 42% of the building’s energy consumption, reducing both the carbon footprint of the building and its electricity bills. The system includes remote online monitoring capabilities and controls that will give facility staff insight into the systems performance.

“We are excited that solar is included on this project right from the beginning so we can operate as a clean energy facility from the time the doors open,” says Charlottesville Fire Chief Michael Thomas.

“We have set ambitious climate goals and projects like this are important to our progress. It’s great to be able to share this climate action update with the community,” adds Charlotteville Sustainability Director Kristel Riddervold.

This project was funded through the city’s Capital Improvement Program. The city plans to pursue federal tax credits for this eligible clean energy project. This highlights Charlottesville’s commitment to responsibly advancing climate and sustainability goals.

Stay tuned for information regarding a Bypass Fire Station Open House.

For more information and resources about the Solar Renewable Energy in Charlottesville, including opportunities for residential solar, visit www.charlottesville.gov/solar. For more information about the city’s Climate Program, visit www.charlottesville.gov/climate.

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FEMSA’s Role in the Fire Service

Posted: May 27, 2025

FEMSA’s Role in the Fire Service

One of the standout features of FEMSA is its diversity across the spectrum of member companies. As Karen Emory notes, this diversity fosters collaboration among manufacturers and distributors, allowing them to share knowledge and resources.

This collective exchange not only enhances individual company operations but also leads to an improved understanding of the end user—the firefighter. The organization creates a space for dialogue where first responders can communicate their needs and challenges directly to manufacturers. This alignment is paramount, especially when it comes to ensuring that first responders receive the safest and most effective gear for their jobs.

Another function of FEMSA is the development of User Information Guides (UIGs) for various products. As discussed in the podcast, these guides serve as a vital educational resource for firefighters, detailing the proper usage and safety measures associated with their gear. These guides are not only beneficial for compliance with safety regulations but also represent a touchpoint for partnering manufacturers and users.

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