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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

Flames Gut Historic Fire Station in Old Town Portland

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

Flames Gut Historic Fire Station in Old Town Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. -- An abandoned fire station at Northwest 3rd Avenue and Glisan caught fire early Friday morning. The building is considered uninhabitable and was allowed to burn. Fire Station 2, at 510 NW Third Avenue, was in service from 1912 to 1950, according the historical files from the Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau.

There were no reports of injuries. Early 911 calls about 4 a.m. made reference to homeless squatters and people screaming for help, but two searches found no one.

When crews arrived, flames were coming out windows and had burned through the second floor. Crews also were concerned the unreinforced masonry on the side of the building could collapse. The building was listed in 2010 as "unsafe."

Mold Shuts Down Fishers Fire Station Until Saturday

FISHERS, Ind.- A Fishers firehouse is out of use until Saturday after officials found mold growing in the building's walls. Early this week, officials found mold was growing inside the walls of one of the rooms where firefighters sleep at Station 392, located at 116th St. and Brook School Rd.

As of Thursday afternoon, mitigation of the mold in the sleeping quarters of the firehouse is near completion. Saturday morning, firefighters and an engine will return to the station and will be capable of responding to emergency runs from Station 92.

Officials admit, while temporary, the change could impact emergency response times for some residents.

“There is going to be a small impact to the response time,” said Mehling, “we estimate somewhere around two minutes difference is what it could be.”

Work in the bunkroom will continue for a few more days to replace the damaged walls and air monitoring will continue.

First New Fire Truck Arrives Under Fall River's $5 Million HUD Loan

The new pumper will be commanded by Capt. Matt Johnson. The fire crew who will man it have been training this week. FALL RIVER - A red and shiny new 2017 pumper arrived last week at the North End Fire Station on Commerce Drive that will replace the 20-year-old Engine 6.

The $472,918 fire truck is the first to be delivered from a nearly $5 million loan from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the city’s Community Development Agency.

Built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus in Louisiana, the new truck was a demo, which is why the city got delivery so quickly. Johnson said the cab portion was built and the rest was custom built to the fire department’s specifications.

A new Chevrolet Tahoe truck was also delivered, and another two pumpers, two ladder trucks and a heavy rescue trucks could be built and delivered in a year, Fire Chief John Lynch said.

Happy Volunteer Fire Department Receives New Fire Truck

It has been over 10 years since the Happy Volunteer Fire Department has received a fire truck, but they say it was well worth the wait. 18 months ago, Happy filled out a grant form with the Texas A&M Forest Service for a new truck.

18 months ago, Happy filled out a grant form with the Texas A&M Forest Service for a new truck.

They say they designed the truck with the needs of the fire department in mind, and now Happy's new $200,000 truck will make the firemen's operations easier and more efficient.

The old trucks held 750 gallons of water, but their new truck holds 2,000 so it can fight larger fires.

It also has an air filtration system, which filters out smoke and makes clean air for the firemen.

The biggest asset is that it is multi-purpose, which is especially helpful for their department .