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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

Norman Fire Station No. 5 welcomes new fire engine

Posted: Jun 19, 2017

Norman Fire Station No. 5 welcomes new fire engine

Norman Fire Department Station No. 5 has been looking forward to getting a new fire engine for a hot minute. The wait is now over. "It's an excellent engine. The equipment we're getting is outstanding," Station 5 Capt. Chris Burn said. In 2008, Norman residents voted to make a temporary half-cent public safety sales tax permanent in April 2014.

In addition to being able to navigate rough terrain, the engine has a better water drafting system than the in-town engines have, Burn said. It also has a 750-gallon water tank.

Deputy Fire Chief Mike Wilson said a typical engine is in service for about 15 years before it is moved into the reserve fleet. The previous engine at Station No. 5 was in its 12th year and was a hand-me-down from another station.

New Fire Engine Fleet Hits Streets Of OKC

In an unprecedented purchase for the Oklahoma City Fire Department, 20 brand new engines are ready to respond to emergency calls. Firefighters say they've been waiting in anticipation for the past year and a half. That's when the process of purchasing the new engines began.

“Everybody is smiling as they’re walking around and training and seeing the new features, and it’s a wonderful thing,” says Battalion Chief Benny Fulkerson.

Taxpayers funded the trucks through the MAPS 3 sales tax. They cost around $500,000 a piece, but they come with all the bells and whistles.

The trucks are equipped with more horsepower, brighter LED lights and far more advanced technology than their predecessors. They each include safety features like seat belts and door sensors as well as back-up and turn signal cameras.

“It gives you a little pride and ownership when your equipment looks brand new,” says Capt. Brad Tobin. “You’re going to take extra care of it.”

Chackbay's Newest Fire Station Takes Shape

The Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department's newest station is shaping up and on track for completion in mid-October.It will be at 103 Moonflower Drive along La. 20, just past the Sugar Ridge neighborhood.

The station will have space for two trucks and will also include a classroom, fitness room and office. Falgoust said he’s expecting the Sugar Ridge neighborhood and surrounding area to continue growing, so the new station will help decrease response times.

The City of Woodville (AL) Has a New Fire Station

WOODVILLE, Ala. - The original fire station, old and outdated. So the city was ready for something new. "We have been working here for about 15 years saving money, trying to get grants and doing different things like that," says Mayor Steve Helms. After saving where they can and getting a loan from the bank..

"We have a 5,000 square foot facility right here now, which houses all of our equipment," says Mayor Helms.

It includes all the works, like a kitchen and even bathrooms with showers.

"Set up with gas," says Helms. "Set up with a back up generator, so if we have an episode like what we had in 2001, we have a place where people can go to and be served."

They're also hoping that a bigger station means a bigger staff.