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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

New Dual-Purpose Fire Apparatus Arrives in Meridian (MS)

Posted: Oct 3, 2017

New Dual-Purpose Fire Apparatus Arrives in Meridian (MS)

Meridian residents may notice a new addition to the Meridian Fire Department in the upcoming weeks. Over the weekend, the custom, Pierce-model fire apparatus was completed in Appleton, Wisconsin and delivered to Meridian Fire Department's Station No. 1. Fire Chief Anthony Clayton said the new apparatus would serve a dual purpose for the department.

"It's a pump and ladder in one; it's state of the art," Clayton said. "It saves the city some money."

Clayton and Fire Marshall Jason Collier said that without the new addition, they would need to purchase two separate trucks, one to pump and one with a ladder, which could cost around $2 million. The new truck cost $1.2 million.

Lake Johnson (TX) Newest Fire Apparatus Honors Fire Chief

Keeping a fire truck dedication honoring former fire chief Mike Harper under wraps wasn't easy for Fire Chief Danny Kang and others involved in the process. "For a long time, we tried to keep it a secret."

A plaque on the side of the fire truck spells the honor out directly. It reads "Ladder 40 Dedicated to Chief Mike Harper for his 31 years of service."

The dedication came about when the fire department was getting closer to receiving its newest fire truck and none of the usual names seemed to fit, Kang said.

Boise State University Sinkhole Traps Fire Apparatus

Boise State University officials say a water main break caused massive flooding to stream through a main artery on the campus and trapped a fire engine inside a sinkhole.

According to the university, a water main broke Monday evening near the Student Union Building. A fire engine responded, but got stuck in the sinkhole. It took two larger trucks to free the engine.

Responders did not immediately know what caused the water main to break. No injuries were reported, but students have been warned to stay from the area for the next few days until further notice.

Coweta County (GA) Fire Apparatus Hit by Truck

A fire engine was hit by a pickup truck Tuesday morning while responding to a crash on I-85 North in Coweta County. About 5:15 a.m., the fire truck was blocking the far left lane near mile marker 49, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Watch: Cowetta fire truck crash on I-85/nb in Coweta Co. getting close to clearing - https://t.co/RrMRstpHBu pic.twitter.com/nc6K7QuvQq
— John Spink (@johnjspink) October 3, 2017