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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

Kankakee Fire Department (IL) Updates Ambulance Fleet

Posted: Aug 2, 2017

Kankakee Fire Department (IL) Updates Ambulance Fleet

A new ambulance went into service for the Kankakee Fire Department today. Interim Chief Damon Schuldt made it a goal to replace a 15-year-old ambulance with more than 21,000 hours in service. The department has four ambulances total. "This was a win-win for the public and the citizens of Kankakee," Schuldt said.

The purchase price of the 2017 Ford F-450 four-wheel drive ambulance was $160,000.

Schuldt said that was $20,000 less since it was a "demo" model and the department took quick delivery.

The ambulance was made by the Wheeled Coach Company and purchased through Fire Service Inc.

Delays Push Back Opening of Weatherford (TX) Fire Stations

Weather and material deliveries delays have pushed back the timeframe for opening two new fire stations in Aledo and Annetta South. Despite the delays, the stations are on track to open in the fall, Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1) Fire Chief Stephen Watson said.

The facility will be staffed by two personnel at all times with assistance from Aledo Volunteer Fire Department members, Watson said.

An engine, 3,000 gallon tanker and brush truck will also be housed at the station.

San Francisco Nowhere to Put Collection of 100-Year-Old Antique Fire Apparatus

San Francisco’s collection of 32 antique fire-fighting vehicles is probably one of its best-kept historical secrets, all in the care of the nonprofit Guardians of The City.

Guardians of The City is pulling the proverbial fire alarm and calling on San Francisco to find a home where people can visit this beautiful vintage collection. The group will present its dilemma to the Fire Commission on Wednesday night.

New Fire Apparatus for Blackman-Leoni Township (MI)

Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety could very well have the newest and "coolest" firetrucks in all of Jackson County. The two 2,500-gallon built-from-scratch Rosenbauer pumper tanker trucks have been in service for two months, and have been a wonder to work with, said Blackman-Leoni Public Safety Director Mike Jester.

"These new trucks are absolutely fantastic," Jester said. "With how long they're expected to be in service, many of the guys here will retire before or alongside these beauties."

The trucks were expected to be in service earlier, but due to manufacturing recalls and minor issues, they needed to be worked on a little longer than expected before they were ready to hit the streets.