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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

Car Hits Fire Truck in Greenfield (MA)

Posted: May 23, 2017

Car Hits Fire Truck in Greenfield (MA)

GREENFIELD - One person was transported to the hospital after a car hit a fire truck near the intersection of Colrain and Solon streets on Sunday evening. Fire Chief Robert Strahan said the fire truck and an ambulance were responding to a call when a...

None of the firefighters were injured and the crash is an active police investigation. The vehicle that hit the truck had extensive damage to the front of the vehicle, and the fire truck had a small amount of damage including a flat tire and some broken trim.

Fire Truck Rollover Leaves Local Company Without Its Top Tool

Four firefighters riding in a truck that rolled over Sunday afternoon escape major injury. Our Matt Hunter has more on the impact the accident will have on the department's ability to answer calls while the truck is out of commission.

The department purchased the truck just last August for $700,000; the accident temporarily leaves the department without its primary tool.

"It carries all of our hydraulic rescue equipment for motor vehicle accidents, some of our hazardous materials equipment and all of our structural firefighting equipment," Mellon said.

Until the truck is repaired, the company will answer calls with its two backup engines and rely on assistance from smaller mutual aid companies nearby.

Nampa (ID) Fire Department Gets New Engine

NAMPA - The Nampa Fire Department just acquired a new fire truck that includes features to help save time and lives. The engine became officially operational May 9, after Capt. Brad Terry and other firefighters worked on it for almost two months.

The new firetruck uses a green star generator, which saves on fuel and emissions. Terry said the vehicle uses just 25 percent of the fuel used by other engines because of the generator. This also makes it better for the environment.

Features also include wireless headsets to aid communication and cameras, which should help the driver with visibility when turning or backing up the 35-foot truck.

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Built on a Pierce Quantum cab and chassis, the rig features a Cummins ISX 500-hp engine, TAK-4 independent front suspension, Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm single-stage pump.