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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

Rockford Fire Department Stations in Need of Repair, Rebuild

Posted: Aug 4, 2017

Rockford Fire Department Stations in Need of Repair, Rebuild

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -- They put their lives on the line everyday for our community, sometimes spending more time at the fire stations than their own homes. Some of these stations are seeing the wear and tear from decades of use. "We've cleaned the floors and the toilet and everything it's just old.

From the toilets to the showers to the roof and even the living quarters Rockford fire station 10 is just one of the many stations in need of some serious repairs.

"All of our stations were built prior to 1989 except for station 3 which was built 2016," says Rockford Fire Chief Derek Bergsten.

Built in 1957 station 10 is nearly six decades old. Lt. Kathleen Macias says her crew makes due with what they have.

"I think they would rather have a little bit more privacy you know your own space to do your down time. We stay here for 24 hours it's our second home," says Lt. Macias.

Austin Fire Department Given $80K Grant to Use Drones for Emergencies

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin Fire Department has been given an $80,000 grant to use drones to help in emergency situations. They are working with New York University to test and implement new ultra-speed wireless communications technology. That will be used to send data used from drone video to emergency operation centers in real time.

“Being able to fly over and get good situational awareness, being able to provide images and video back to our incident commander so they can make decisions to make sure that fire goes out that much faster… it’s a leg up for public safety,” said Coitt Kessler, program manager for the AFD Robotics Emergency Deployment Team.

Right now, AFD uses drones for fire damage assessments, firefighter safety and search and rescue.

Area Fire Departments Get Life-Saving Gear

Area fire departments get life-saving gear Thanks to a piece of equipment recently awarded to the Beaverton Fire Department, a woman's body was kept viable for organ donation after she suffered an aneurysm. Wednesday, firefighters gathered at Midland's Firehouse Subs to celebrate the grant awards, totaling $28,063, which helped make that organ donation possible.

Thanks to a piece of equipment recently awarded to the Beaverton Fire Department, a woman's body was kept viable for organ donation after she suffered an aneurysm.

Wednesday, firefighters gathered at Midland's Firehouse Subs to celebrate the grant awards, totaling $28,063, which helped make that organ donation possible.

"Without Firehouse Subs, we would never have this piece of equipment," Beaverton Firefighter Matt Lang said, accompanied by Lt. Phillip Andrist.

Lang explained the Lucas 2 chest compression unit, valued at $16,244, delivers near-perfect CPR, "and it doesn't ever get tired." The average human loses consistency in one to two minutes, he said. "This device is really a miracle."

Lang said it's already been used on a couple calls, including the woman whose organ donations improved life for hundreds of people.

The Beaverton department is called to more medical events than fires, and like most volunteer departments, response is at the mercy of members' work schedules. It's not uncommon for the rescue crew to consist of only two people, so the chest compression unit frees up a person to do other life saving tasks, such as administer medication.

New Fire Station is Dedicated

OSKALOOSA - For the first time in more than 100 years, residents of Oskaloosa gathered to celebrate their new fire station. The Oskaloosa Fire Station, which has been completely updated with all renovations now complete, was host to several dozen members of the community and local public officials throughout the afternoon and evening on Thursday, Aug.

Following the ceremony, members of the public toured the facility. They filed into and examined the large apparatus bay, currently empty as the fire engines had been parked nearby to accommodate the visitors.

The second level includes an exercise area, a deck complete with a grill, maps, lockers, work spaces and a living room area. Fire Department history was also featured, with artifacts and decorations on display throughout the building. Members of the public seemed excited about the kitchen and meeting room, and they also viewed sleeping quarters.