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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: May 31, 2017

FDIC International 2017 Exhibitor Showcase: True North Gear

Aaron Heller

Aaron Heller of On Scene Training Associates discusses the benefits of True Norths L3 RIT bag.

Watch below.

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Posted: May 31, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Seagrave Rescue

Ulster Fire District #5, Kingston, NY, heavy rescue. Attacker heavy-duty stainless steel full tilt cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; 22-foot walk-in rescue body

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Hanceville (AL) Fire Department's Debuts New Gator ATV

Posted: May 30, 2017

Hanceville (AL) Fire Department's Debuts New Gator ATV

After several months of anticipation, the Hanceville Fire Department (HFD) unveiled its newest piece of firefighting equipment recently: a modified four-seat John Deere Gator ATV outfitted for deep woods firefighting and rescue operations. Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher was on hand at the City’s last council meeting to show it off to members and guests.

The vehicle can seat four emergency responders, and has a rack on the back to hold an injury victim in a rescue basket. The basket can be pulled into the passenger compartment over the passenger side rear seat, so an EMT on the driver’s rear can attend to the victim while remaining safely belted into the seat.

The Gator is also equipped as a stand-alone firefighting platform, with onboard tanks holding 85 gallons of water and 2.5 gallons of fire suppression foam. Atop the water tank sits a hose reel and pump capable of moving 74 gallons of water per minute. When the tank runs out, a valve on the pump allows an extra onboard hose to draw water directly from ponds or creeks.

Oakland (ME) Fire Chief Secures Second Largest Grant in Fire Department's History

The six-figure grant for the fire department is the second largest the department has ever won. The $130,096 will buy replacements for 13-year-old breathing equipment that is essential to a firefighter's safety, said fire Chief David Coughlin.

Since becoming fire chief a decade ago, Coughlin has won $413,530 in grant money and more than $60,000 worth of donated equipment for the department from organizations like the Maine Municipal Association, Maine Emergency Management and Maine EMS, as well as private foundations.