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Welcome

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

Former Mayor Cook Donates Fire Truck to Small Chihuahua City

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Former Mayor Cook Donates Fire Truck to Small Chihuahua City

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Former El Paso Mayor John Cook made a generous donation to a small Mexican city Friday. Cook presented a 1980 American La France fire truck to a fire department located in TemÃ³sachic, located about 300 miles southwest of Ciudad Juarez.

Cook presented a 1980 American La France fire truck to a fire department located in TemÃ³sachic, located about 300 miles southwest of Ciudad Juarez.

Local Volunteer Fire Station May Close if Repairs Aren't Made Soon

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - A local fire station is in dire need of repairs and on Monday night, the Wagstaff Circle Volunteer Fire Department is showing the community exactly what firefighters are battling every day.

The 63-year-old fire station is showing its age. A 30-year-old pitched roof needs to be replaced, crumbling concrete must be repaired and a new HVAC unit must be installed. Firefighters have been relying on big box fans to keep cool for a month now.

Trustees Explain Decision to Move Fire Station

As readers are no doubt aware, the issue over the location for a new fire station has recently attracted considerable attention. After almost 12 years of extensive study by Trustees past and present, professional research studies, and considerable public input, the current Trustees have determined the community's best interests are served by constructing a new fire station on South Main Street, where the Village Service Center is currently located.

Concerns over the proposed move and a few individuals irresponsible use of social media have made our task more difficult. Up until recently the Trustees had not reached consensus on the appropriate Township location and were involved in sensitive discussions over alternative land locations, open discussion of which could have compromised bargaining positions and resulted in a bigger price tag for the taxpayers. This enabled rumors, innuendos and gross distortions to go unchallenged.

Firetruck Catches on Fire in Lexington Fire Station

A Lexington firetruck is out of service after it caught on fire early Monday morning. Engine 21 was at the fire station on Mapleleaf Drive when firefighters said they heard a loud pop. It turns out a firetruck's engine caught on fire. Firefighters were well equipped to put the fire out quickly.

The crew stripped what parts and pieces from the truck they could before it was towed away for further investigation.

To replace a fire truck like the one damaged would cost the department around $750,000.

The damaged truck is close to 17 years old.