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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

Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Pumper

Gering Valley Rural Fire District, Gering, NE, pumper. Spartan Metro Star X cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 380-hp engine; Waterous CSCU20 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

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Equipment Stolen from Firefighters Fighting Detwiler Fire Recovered

Posted: Jul 28, 2017

Equipment Stolen from Firefighters Fighting Detwiler Fire Recovered

Thousands of dollar's worth of stolen firefighting equipment was recovered after it was stolen fire crews working on the Detwiler Fire. The California Highway Patrol in Stockton arrested 30-year-old Tyler Boyle after they stopped his stolen car, and found some of the equipment inside. "We're outraged that someone would come here and do this.

Authorities said the thefts started on Sunday in Merced County when the crews staying in Santa Nella reported several radios and uniforms stolen.

"They're going up there, risking their lives to fight fire, and people are taking advantage of that by going through and stealing their equipment," said Daryl Allen, Merced Co. Sheriff's Deputy.

Merced Police said they also received at least five reports on Monday alone regarding stolen fire equipment at different locations along Motel Drive in Merced.

4 Injured After Big Rig Strikes Fire Engine Leaving Earlier 5 Freeway Crash Near Gorman

A Los Angeles County fire engine was struck by a big rig as the fire truck was leaving the site of an earlier crash on the 5 Freeway near Gorman, causing traffic to be tied up for hours Tuesday night.

The initial crash was reported in southbound lanes just north of Quail Lake Road, where a SUV rolled over into the center divider just after 6 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident log.

Two children and an adult were transported from the crash, with the children being airlifted, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.

Then, a little over an hour later, a county fire engine was clearing the scene when it was struck from behind by a big rig, a Fire Department official said. That second crash resulted in three minor injuries aboard the fire engine, and the big-rig driver also had minor injuries.

Arcanum FD Upgrades with New Fire Engine

ARCANUM - The Arcanum Volunteer Fire Department recently got a major upgrade - putting a newly purchased fire engine into service. The 2017 Rosenbauer engine replaced the stations oldest engine and brought the department up to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to having at least one apparatus in service newer than 20-years-old.

The 2017 Rosenbauer engine replaced the stations oldest engine and brought the department up to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to having at least one apparatus in service newer than 20-years-old.

“A committee of eight worked for six months to hammer out all of the specifications and features we would need and stay within our budget to get the new engine,” stated Chief Kurt Troutwine. “This engine gives us much more to help with being efficient and safety measures.”

According to Chief Troutwine, each of the department’s fleet were over 20-years-old before the addition of the new engine.