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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

Beaver Dam Fire Department Gets $10,000 Toward Rescue Program

Posted: Sep 5, 2017

Beaver Dam Fire Department Gets $10,000 Toward Rescue Program

United Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative, donated $10,000 to the Beaver Dam Fire Department to help the department in funding its water rescue program. "These funds will help prepare Beaver Dam's response teams with water rescue equipment that is necessary to keep first responders safe and give victims the best possible chance in an unfortunate situation," David Cramer, president and CEO of United Cooperative said in a statement.

Beaver Dam Fire Chief Alan Mannel in a phone interview called the gift a very generous donation. The donation will go toward purchasing exposure suits for water rescues, which will replace the department’s aging rescue suits.

Mannel said that over the last five years, his department has responded to 15-20 lake rescues and he estimates that rescue crews are out on Beaver Dam Lake more than three times a year.

In the statement, Mannel says “a risk management assessment puts a water rescue call in the high-risk/low-frequency category, which is the most dangerous for rescuers and victims alike. These calls resulted in several people being assisted to safety, two bona fide rescues and unfortunately one fatality.”

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-

Morrisville (VT) Fire Department aerial quint. 1871-W cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 80-foot rear-mount aerial ladder; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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Posted: Sep 5, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-

Morrisville (VT) Fire Department aerial quint. 1871-W cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; 80-foot rear-mount aerial ladder; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump.

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Stainless steel fire truck arrives in Princeton

Posted: Sep 1, 2017

Stainless steel fire truck arrives in Princeton

PRINCETON - The City of Princeton has taken delivery of a $670,000 fire truck, a 2017 Pierce Arrow XT Rear-Mount Pumper Engine. With a 400 horsepower motor, it will become the first engine responding to all fire calls. It is expected to be in full service by Oct. 1. Lt.

The pumper engine has many design improvements that also contribute to safe operation by firefighters. Enhanced visibility on the scene and lighter-weight hoses will provide a safer response environment and reduce injuries.