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Welcome

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

Galloway (NJ) Purchases New Fire Apparatus for Oceanville

Posted: Apr 12, 2017

Galloway (NJ) Purchases New Fire Apparatus for Oceanville

Township Committee authorized the purchase of a new firetruck and honored community leaders during its April 11 meeting. Township Committee purchased a Ferrara Cinder 77-foot rear mount ladder truck through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Goverments National Cooperative Purchasing Program for $748,894.

The truck will be used by the Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company, Mayor Don Purdy said.

The truck was covered by the current budget, he said, meaning the township can pay for it without having to post bonds.

Reedley (CA) Fire Adds First Ladder Fire Apparatus in Three Decades

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Reedley Fire Department now has a new ladder truck.

The fire engine replaces a 1989 model year truck with improved capabilities. The previous engine could only reach 75 feet.

The aerial platform ladder truck cost the city $925,000 and comes from Lyons, South Dakota.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Donates $177K to Louisiana First Responders

Fire apparatus and Ferrara employees outside Ferrara Fire Apparatus HQ

In response to the devastating floods that areas of Louisiana in 2016, the board of directors of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation approved lifesaving equipment grant awards to Louisiana public safety departments.

To celebrate these donations, which are valued at more than $177,000, and to honor the community’s first responders, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation hosted an equipment dedication event at Ferrara Fire Apparatus on Wednesday, April 12.

The check being presented

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was established in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. With the mission of providing funding, life-saving equipment, and educational opportunities to first responders and public safety organizations, our Foundation has given more than $24 million to hometown heroes in 46 states and Puerto Rico, including more than $377,000 in Louisiana.

Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Sub’s Co-Founder and Board President, presented at the awards. A guest speaker was be Butch Browning, Louisiana State Fire Marshal. In addition, local Mayor’s, Parish President’s and Sheriff’s were in attendance. Ferrara is pleased to be a part of this noble event recognizing our local first responders.

More info: www.ferrarafire.com

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Posted: Apr 12, 2017

FoxFury Announces Rugged, Go-Anywhere Light for Versatile Use

FoxFuryÂ® Lighting Solutions, LLC, a leader of innovative, portable lighting tools, introduces the Rugo™, a rugged go-anywhere light for photo and video use. This powerful, compact LED light is powered by a rechargeable Quick Swap™ Power Pack and can mount to action cams, DSLRs, drones, tripods and other devices. Its Tri-Lens™ allows the user to adjust the light beam, which dramatically improves image quality in low and no light conditions.

The Rugo™ was carefully crafted to be a rugged go anywhere light and opens up new photo and video opportunities. Its user-friendly design features a Rechargeable Quick Swap™ Power Pack to be implemented to extend shoot times and capabilities.

"The Rugo™ goes anywhere your camera can go and opens up new possibilities. Its versatility and power enable it to help get shots previously thought impossible with a compact light source," said Antonio Cugini, Director of Marketing for FoxFury Lighting Solutions.