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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

Marianna Fire Department to Get New Equipment

Posted: Sep 7, 2017

Marianna Fire Department to Get New Equipment

Marianna firefighters will soon be getting some new equipment to help make their jobs a little easier. The Marianna Fire Department just received the Assistance to Firefighters grant for about $39,000. Some of the new equipment will include rescue jacks, spreaders, and cutters.

The Marianna Fire Department just received the Assistance to Firefighters grant for about $39,000.

Some of the new equipment will include rescue jacks, spreaders, and cutters.

Chief Nicky Lovett said they should receive the new equipment in about 90 days or less.

Eastgate Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant

Eastgate Volunteer Fire Department leaders said they'll be able to expand their efforts to recruit and retain firefighters thanks to a large federal grant. U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester announced last week that the department located outside of East Helena had been selected to receive a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's SAFER program.

Eastgate VFD will receive up to $312,000 over the next four years. The money will be allotted to a number of programs for attracting new volunteers to the department and making sure those who join stay on the force.

Mergenthaler said they’ll use some of the grant money to advertise in the community about the department and about the need for more volunteers. The grant will also provide stipends for Eastgate firefighters to receive more training.

The department will also hire a coordinator to help them determine how the money should be used.

Coon Rapids (MN) Fire Department Purchases Fire Station Alerting System

When the Coon Rapids Fire Department needed a new fire station alerting system, Chief John Piper, wanted to be sure it was one that met their specific needs.

The department already had a system in mind but wanted a faster, more cost-effective way to get it than their normal RFP process.

With several other local fire stations recently updating their system, the fire department knew the station alerting system from US Digital Designs was the right fit.

Coon Rapids Fire Department piggybacked off of the publicly awarded US Digital Designs contract through FireRescue GPO/NPPGov.

For more information, visit https://stationalerting.com/coon-rapids-fire-station-alerting-system/ and https://stationalerting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/FRGPO_CoonRapids_USDIGITALDESIGNS-PHOENIXG2-casestudy.pdf.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Fire Apparatus Pumper

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, Zephyr Cove, NV, 4x4 custom pumper. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 600-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene tank; 40-gallon foam cell.