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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

Bruce Township (MI) Volunteer Fire Department Shows Off Fire Apparatus

Posted: Apr 17, 2017

Bruce Township (MI) Volunteer Fire Department Shows Off Fire Apparatus

Having already responded to three fires since its arrival, Tuesday's gathering at the Bruce Township Fire Department to exhibit the newest addition required a thorough washing to ensure the 2017 Kenworth T 370 was looking its best.

Adding that to the two other tankers — one capable of hauling 2,000 gallons and the second sporting a 2,500 gallon capacity — Bruce Township can now arrive at any scene with a full 7,500 gallons of fire-fighting capability before the foaming agent is introduced.

While hauling water is a key component, the volunteer firefighters were quick to point out that accessing water is just as important and the new truck is designed to tap into about any available reservoir be it a septic lagoon or fast flowing river.

Wolford (ND) Fire Gets New Fire Apparatus

Wolford Fire Department purchased a 1987 Pierce Dash Pumper Tanker fire truck that was located 80 miles south of Chicago, Illinois a couple weeks ago.

According to Fire Chief Jim Wolf, the truck will be used mainly for structure fires such as house fires and barn fires.

The truck can also be used to transport water to other departments, if needed. This particular truck can hold up to 1,000 gallons of water.

Salisbury (NC) City Council Scheduled to Approve Fire Station Contracts

Two fire stations in the city limits could move one step closer to reality on Tuesday. The Salisbury City Council is scheduled to approve contracts for local firm Ramsay Burgin Smith Architects to oversee design and construction of a new fire stations near the Rowan County Airport and Mahaley Avenue.

Together the contracts are estimated to result in costs totaling $571,638.55. Fees paid to Ramsay Burgin Smith Architects for Station No. 3 are projected to be slightly higher — $288,310.75 — than for Station No. 6 — $283,327.80.

Community Funded Fire Apparatus has Arrived in Tignish (Canada)

The shiny new tanker truck sitting in the bay at the Tignish fire department wouldn't be there without the help of the community. "It was an Island-wide effort. I mean, we had support from one end of the Island right to the other end. It was unbelievable," said Fire Chief Allan Gavin.

Gavin said the tanker truck cost about $140,000. It was bought from a company in Moncton, N.B., and has been in service since mid-March.

Gavin explained that about four years ago, the fire department partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion in Tignish to raise money through Chase the Ace. Over that time, about $550,000 was raised for the fire department to buy equipment.