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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

Magic Valley Quick Response (ID) Units Struggle with Funding and Recruiting

Posted: Jun 12, 2017

Magic Valley Quick Response (ID) Units Struggle with Funding and Recruiting

To help with funding, a nonprofit holds a fundraiser every year. They do a ride and a barbecue. The fundraiser was on Sunday this year. They say they usually raise between $20,000 and $30,000. They split it between nine QRUs: Buhl, Castleford, Hagerman, Filer, Salmon, West End, Rupert, Rock Creek and Bliss.

No matter what they raise, organizers say they're not satisfied.

"They're going out and they're saving people because that's just the kind of people they are," said Mandy Wardle, the fundraiser's organizer. "So we're trying to make a difference and make sure that they are capable to keep doing that."

Ultimately the volunteers are happy to help the community.

"It makes you feel good," Kelly said. "You're supporting your community, you're helping your community."

New Milford (NJ) Acquires Military Truck for Water Rescues

The borough Police Department recently acquired a free five-ton military truck that the chief says can be used for emergency shelter and high-water rescue in case of a flood.

The truck's cab and cargo box are air-conditioned and heated. It is also equipped with a generator and hard-shell container that expands to essentially triple in size.

Mayor Ann Subrizi estimated the truck's value to be $120,000. She said the truck had clocked about 4,000 miles.

In March, the Borough Council authorized the chief to register for the federal 1033 program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. It allows surplus military equipment to be transferred to local police at no cost except shipping expenses.

Military Truck Becomes Forreston (TX) VFD Fire Apparatus

The Forreston Volunteer Fire Department is benefiting from an extreme makeover. A $20,000 cost share grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program went to purchase a slip-on unit that was added to a Stewart Stevenson excess military truck.

A slip-on unit is a complete self-contained firefighting system designed for wildland firefighting as well as structure and automobile fires.

"Before now, the largest tank that we had was a 400-gallon capacity," said Forreston VFD Fire Chief Wes Curry. "This unit will allow us to stay out longer which will help with a quicker knock-down of a fire."

Converting military vehicles into firefighting machines help departments attain rugged trucks with maximum off-road capability, Forreston VFD's news release stated.

Automatic CPR Machines Donated to Racine County (WI) Fire Departments

BURLINGTON - Six western Racine County fire and rescue agencies received automatic CPR device donations Wednesday. The devices were provided by the Memorial Hospital of Burlington Community Foundation. The Lund University Cardiac Arrest System, or LUCAS, helps take the load off first responders in cardiac arrest scenarios by performing 102 chest compressions per minute.

The Lund University Cardiac Arrest System, or LUCAS, helps take the load off first responders in cardiac arrest scenarios by performing 102 chest compressions per minute. The foundation donated one LUCAS system each to the Burlington Rescue Squad, Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department, Waterford Fire Department, Wind Lake Fire Company, Raymond Fire Department and Tichigan Fire Company. Presenters also taught EMTs how to use the device.