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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

Asbestos Dust Shuts Down Battle Creek (MI) Fire Station

Posted: May 15, 2017

Asbestos Dust Shuts Down Battle Creek (MI) Fire Station

The City of Battle Creek is closing one of its fire stations this week to clean up asbestos dust. Starting Monday, an asbestos abatement company will work to clean up the dust and clear the air at Fire Station No. 3 on Cliff Street.

According to a Sunday release from the city, crews were working to put in a new heating and cooling system last week when they cut holes into the ceiling and were exposed to asbestos dust.

Asbestos has been linked to diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cloquet Area Fire District (MN) Welcome New Fire Apparatus

A group of Cloquet Area Fire District employees physically pushed their brand new custom built 2017 E-ONE fire engine into the garage Monday afternoon, and not because they couldn't get it started.

The new engine features larger interior to carry six firefighters, tanks to carry 1,200 gallons of water and 30 gallons of firefighting foam, according to Buhs. The new engine has more storage space as well as nearly 3,000 feet of fire fighting hose.

"Custom built fire engines are more maneuverable with shorter wheel bases, have better braking, and more rigid frames which make them safer for the firefighters," Battalion Chief Jesse Buhs said. "They are known to hold up better in a department with a higher-call volume, resulting in less projected maintenance and greater longevity."

Electrical Problem Caused Fairfax County (VA) Fire Apparatus Fire

Fire investigators say an electrical issue in a backup firetruck is responsible for sparking a two-alarm fire early Sunday that destroyed the truck, caused $200,000 in damages and rendered the Fairfax County station uninhabitable for at least the next week.

"Luckily, no one was hurt and the firefighters did exactly what we preach to the citizens: Make sure everybody was accounted for before they went in to extinguish the fire," Batallion Chief Willie Bailey with Fairfax County Fire Department told WTOP.

About 60 firefighters worked for about 25 minutes to extinguish the fire. The truck, which Bailey referred to as a rescue squad, was declared a total loss. The fire also damaged the roof of the station, he said. All told, the fire caused about $200,000 in damage.

Newton County (MS) Firefighters Injured in Fire Apparatus Rollover

Two firefighters were injured in Newton County when their fire truck overturned Saturday, officials said. Emergency Management director John Williamson said the fire truck was en route to a wreck that had occurred when the truck overturned.

One of the firefighters inside the pumper was able to get himself out, Williamson said, but the other had to be extricated by fellow firefighters, which took about an hour.

Union Fire Chief Dale Yates said both firefighters were hospitalized following the wreck. Thomas Winery, the driver, had cuts and lacerations, and Clint Walker, the passenger, was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he was treated for a broken clavicle and shoulder blade. Both have been treated and released.