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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

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spartan ER Pumper

Posted: Aug 18, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Spartan ER Pumper

Glenn Heights (TX) Fire Department pumper. Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

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Tosa Fire Department Tests New Fire Apparatus

Posted: Aug 17, 2017

Tosa Fire Department Tests New Fire Apparatus

We all enjoy opening our new toys and seeing how well they function. The Wauwatosa Fire Department is no different. Crews from Station 51 pulled out their newest truck and took it to Hart Park Wednesday, Aug. 16 to blast water into the summer air.

The water flew out of the 5-inch diameter hose at over 1,000 gallons a minute due to 105 pounds of pressure and topped out at about 80 feet in the air. The practice is normal procedure for the Tosa Fire Department.

The station uses Hart Park for the exercise in part because firefighters are able to return the water used directly to the Menomonee River.

Walla Walla Professional Firefighters Union Raffles Rides to School in Old Fire Apparatus

An Aug. 10 post from Walla Walla Professional Firefighters Union Local 404 invites parents to comment on its original Facebook post that's raffling rides to school in its retired 1961 American LaFrance fire truck. Children are eligible who live in the city of Walla Walla and attend any kindergarten through fifth-grade school within the city.

Rides will be offered for the first three days of the Walla Walla Public School schedule Aug. 29-31.

The winners are picked up at home and delivered to their school.

Bradenton (FL) Plant Builds Fire Apparatus for Agencies Around the World

A local manufacturing company builds emergency vehicles for agencies around the world -- and they're hiring. One of the Pierce Manufacturing plants is right here in Bradenton. The company was founded in 1913 in Appleton, WI. In 1999, the first firetruck was built at the Bradenton location.

It takes about 15 days to build a fire truck, which is about 1,100 to 2,000 hours of labor. It begins with the rolling chassis, where the engine, radiator and cab are mounted. Next is the cab testing station to test the air condition, start the truck for the first time, and run diagnostic tests. The company said their first priority is making sure firefighters are safe.