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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

Thompson's Station (TN) Former Alderman Hopes to Stop Fire Apparatus Controversy

Posted: Aug 23, 2017

Thompson's Station (TN) Former Alderman Hopes to Stop Fire Apparatus Controversy

The Thompson's Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to approve the purchase of a fire truck "not to exceed $18,000." The vote was 6 -1 with board member Sheila Shipman casting an opposing vote.

During the Nov. 8, 2016 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Alderman Brinton Davis made a motion to approve the purchase of the fire truck. The motion was seconded and approved 3- 1 with Alderman Graham Shepard providing the lone vote, citing concerns about unforeseen additional costs which might be associated with the purchase of a vintage vehicle.

The town subsequently paid $16,000 for a running 1942 Chevrolet fire truck which was located and obtained via craigslist.

“I was on the Parks Board at the time and I talked to the board. We had — I can’t remember — I want to say $60,000 in our coffers for the Parks Board and I talked them into spending the $16,000. Well, we talked about it and a couple weeks went by and the mayor [Corey Napier] sent me this link. I think he looked at a couple things on craigslist and this one was in Lascassas. I asked some questions. I asked, ‘is this worth it?’ We did some research. It seemed in line with any other fire truck in that general age range. He drove down and looked at it and it was in perfect working order,” Davis said.

Report: Only One Working Fire Truck in NC Community

EAST SPENCER, N.C. - There is only one working fire truck in East Spencer and it's 25 years old, while two others are broken down. The fire chief in East Spencer asked leaders Monday for an emergency meeting to talk about a solution to this problem but leaders declined that request.

WSOC reported on the East Spencer (NC) fire chief's attempt to address the situation of having only one apparatus in town.

Cops: Man Steals Fire Truck, Drives It into Mississippi River

HAMPTON, Illinois -- Around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22nd, emergency crews responded to reports of a fire truck that had crashed into the river bank. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a man stole an East Moline fire truck, crashed it into the bank of the Mississippi River, and then jumped into the river "and tried to elude officers," said East Moline Police Captain Tom Reagan.

WQAD reported that yesterday a man stole an East Moline (IL) fire apparatus and crashed it into a bank of the Mississippi River, ultimately jumping into the river in an attempt to avoid police.

Members of the East Moline Fire Department were inside a building on 15th Avenue conducting inspections when the truck was stolen, according to a report.

Annual Antique Fire Truck Show Coming to DE

GEORGETOWN - Georgetown Historical Society's Marvel Carriage Museum has a double treat planned for the last First Saturday Stamp Tour event of 2017. On Saturday, Sept. 2, the museum grounds on South Bedford Street will play host to the 3rd Annual Antique Fire Truck Show - and new for this year a classic car, truck ...

The Sussex County Post previewed a fire apparatus show coming to Delaware in early September.

Invitations have been extended to fire companies and departments in Sussex County. About a dozen fire apparatus antiques were at last year’s show, including Millville’s historic ambulance, Georgetown’s ladder apparatus, and Rehoboth’s aerial ladder.