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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

Herrin, Johnston City (IL) Swap Firefighting Equipment

Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Herrin, Johnston City (IL) Swap Firefighting Equipment

Herrin has donated a 55-foot 1984 reserve ladder truck to Johnston City in exchange for various pieces of firefighting equipment. On Thursday, officials from both cities celebrated their common ground. "When fighting fires, we are on the same team," said Herrin Mayor Steve Frattini said.

Virginia Beach Ambulance Catches Fire at Hospital

An ambulance caught fire this afternoon outside of Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital shortly after its crew took a patient into the emergency area, a spokesman for the city's Emergency Medical Services said. No one was inside the vehicle at the time and no one was injured, said EMS Division Chief Bruce Nedelka.

The ambulance was parked away from the building and other vehicles, he said. The crew noticed smoke coming from under the hood after walking out to the parking lot, Nedelka said.

"Within moments, it began to catch fire," he said. "An EMS supervisor was there and he called the fire department. They responded quickly and extinguished the fire as quickly as they could."

Vintage, Modern Fire Apparatus to Mark 150th Anniversary of Cedar Falls Fire Rescue

On Sunday, visitors to Overman Park will see just how much firefighting has changed over the years. From 2 to 5 p.m., fire trucks from Cedar Falls Fire Rescue and surrounding communities will line up in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Cedar Falls Fire Rescue.

The historical society is sponsoring the free display in conjunction with their year-long featured exhibition "Cedar Falls Fire Rescue: 150 Years" at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum.

Fire departments from Cedar Falls, Dike, Janesville, New Hartford, Parkersburg, Reinbeck, Shell Rock and Waverly will bring fire trucks. A 1926 model from Fairbank will be displayed, as well as trucks from the 1940s through the 1960s, including Cedar Falls’ modern ladder truck.

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Montfort (WI) Fire Apparatus Hit During Severe Weather Clean Up

Posted: Jul 3, 2017

Montfort (WI) Fire Apparatus Hit During Severe Weather Clean Up

The Grant County Sheriff's Office took a report of a car vs fire truck crash on Highway 80 in Clifton Township on June 29 at 8:58 p.m. The Montfort Fire Department had Highway 80 closed due to power lines across the highway from the severe storm.

A Montfort fire truck was parked on Highway 80 on the center line of the roadway. The fire truck was fully marked with reflective striping and had emergency lights on. Montfort Fire Fighter Frederick Divall was directing traffic on the north side of the fire truck.

Steven Martin, 55 of rural Highland was the driving southbound at highway speeds when Divall attempted to signal him to stop with a lighted traffic wand.