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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

Posted: Sep 12, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-E-ONE Rear-Mount Platform Ladder Truck

Webster (MA) Fire Department 100-foot aerial ladder quint. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; rear-mount aerial ladder; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump.

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Posted: Sep 12, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-E-ONE Rear-Mount Platform Ladder Truck

Webster (MA) Fire Department 100-foot aerial ladder quint. Cyclone II cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; rear-mount aerial ladder; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump.

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Tiller Rides at Antique Muster and Open House of the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society (PA)

Posted: Sep 11, 2017

Tiller Rides at Antique Muster and Open House of the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society (PA)

The annual Antique Muster and Open House of the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society was held Saturday under sunny skies on the grounds of the Schuylkill County Fire School. The event opened with a parade of antique and modern fire apparatus th

The event opened with a parade of antique and modern fire apparatus that started in the parking lot of the Schuylkill Mall and continued through Frackville to the fire school grounds on the Frackville-Morea Highway.

Both young and old alike, fire enthusiasts and just people interested in the fire service had the chance to see antique fire engines and ladder trucks, see how they operate and even drive an emergency vehicle.

Danbury (CT) Gets New Fire Apparatus

Firefighters recently took delivery of two new engines that feature some of the latest firefighting capabilities. The two new engines, bought from Pierce Manufacturing for about $1.2 million, have new LED lighting, more water capacity and an advanced communications system.

"In the past the driver would have to lean out and shout directions to the other firefighters," said Assistant Fire Chief Mark Omasta. "The new engines come with headsets so that firefighters can communicate clearly with each other and the dispatch center."

The engines also have electronic connections for tools such as the Jaws of Life, which are preferable to hydraulic units that require hoses and other apparatus to operate.