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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

Ceremony to "Push-In" New Newport Fire Truck

Posted: Sep 25, 2017

Ceremony to "Push-In" New Newport Fire Truck

A "Push-In" ceremony is called for the new fire engine at the Newport Fire Department. Fire Chief Bill Darin announced that the ceremony would take place Tuesday at 9 a.m. to celebrate the 2017 Pierce Fire Engine. It was specifically designed and engineered to fit in Newport Fire Station #2 (171 Main Street in South Newport).

It replaces a 1989 engine and was purchased through a $500,000 FEMA grant. The city paid $23,809.

In a news release, the unit is described as a state-of-the-art engine, able to pump 1,500 gallons per minute, and holds 500 gallons of water.

The new truck is capable of providing advanced life support emergency medical services to Newport residents.

Chesley Fire Truck Donated to Nicaragua

With the help from local business owner Mark Davis (who actually purchased the truck from the Chesley Fire Department) an older fire truck has been donated to Operation Nicaragua, a group based out of Kamloops British Columbia, that provides life saving and firefighting equipment to the Central American nation.

Central Taney County Fire District Awarded Grant to Upgrade Radios

Volunteer Fire Departments around the Ozarks are often forced to operate on tight budgets. That's why a federal grant awarded to Central Taney County Fire District is essential. The money will help the district upgrade its radio system and serve its communities better. Central Taney County Fire Protection District covers about 220 square miles in Taney County.

Central Taney County Fire Protection District covers about 220 square miles in Taney County. When out on a call, Fire Chief Doug Bower says communication is key.

"That's our lifeline. It's just like the cops, you know, they depend on being able to talk to each other," Bower said. "We have to be able to talk to each other when we are out on a call. Not knowing what's going on on the other side might be somebody's life on the line."

The district runs a radio system that's about 15 years old. The chief says especially in terms of technology, it's certainly time for an upgrade.

Fire Damages Fire Station in Portland's North Deering Neighborhood

The cause of a fire that damaged a Portland fire station Sunday evening will be investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Nixon said the fire, which broke out around 6 p.m.

Deputy Fire Chief Mike Nixon said the fire, which broke out around 6 p.m. in the kitchen area of the Allen Avenue fire station, caused moderate damage to the kitchen and smoke damage throughout the one-story building, which houses the Ladder 4 and Medcu 4 fire companies. Nixon said it made sense to have an independent agency take a look at the cause.

After the fire, the Allen Avenue ladder truck was relocated to the fire station on Forest Avenue and the ambulance crew was moved to the fire station on Ocean Avenue to allow the city to repair the damage, Nixon said. Nixon was uncertain as to when those crews might be able to return.