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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

Henderson (NV) Opens First New Fire Station in Years

Posted: Nov 13, 2017

Henderson (NV) Opens First New Fire Station in Years

Reviewjournal

Henderson has its first new fire station in 15 years. Fire Station 91, the city's 10th, serves the Inspirada and Medeira Canyon areas of Henderson and officially opened Oct. 23. "It's nice to see a firetruck driving through the neighborhood," Inspirada project manager and resident Jim Rizzi said.

Effingham (IL) Fire Department Adds Pumper Fire Apparatus

Effinghamdailynews

The Effingham Fire Department recently welcomed a new member to its fleet. Engine 576, a new pump truck, joined the department a week ago Friday. Among its features is a 1,000-gallon water tank - now the largest in the department.

Audit Criticizes Bohemia (NY) Fire District Spending

Newsday

The Bohemia Fire District did not always use competitive bidding to maximize savings, and officials did not do all they could to avoid unnecessary overtime costs, according to an audit by New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released last week.

Kansas City (KS) Task Force to Examine Fire Department Fixes

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A task force made up of firefighters and city employees is looking at how to most efficiently run the Kansas City, Kansas, fire department. A ten year future report shows KCK has $500 million in deferred maintenance to its buildings that would come due in 2027.