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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

Eden Volunteer Fire Department (TX) has New Fire Apparatus

Posted: Jun 6, 2017

Eden Volunteer Fire Department (TX) has New Fire Apparatus

Eden Volunteer Fire Department purchased a new, large brush truck with a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The new truck has a 2,500-gallon water tank, foam capability, scene lighting and 42 inch railing for the safety of the firefighters.

Eden VFD covers a 900-square-mile protection area where they encounter rolling steep slopes, flat farm and ranch land and steep creek beds.

The primary purpose for the truck is wildland firefighting but the department will also use it as a mini-pumper to draft and shuttle water, traffic control and structure fires.

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Then to Now: Madisonville Independent Fire Company (PA)

Posted: Jun 6, 2017

Then to Now: Madisonville Independent Fire Company (PA)

Madisonville Independent Fire Company was established in 1953 with gatherings taking place at Grange Hall until the land where the hall currently sits was donated by the Henry Drinker Estate in 1957.

The first white truck was bought in 1956 from Harvey’s Lake Fire Company for $1,000. The first president was John Kolibab who took office in 1956. Albert Ives was also elected the same year as the first serving chief.

Ambulance Struck by Vehicle While Responding to Fire in Avon (IN)

Three people were hospitalized Monday after vehicle collided with an ambulance in Avon. Fire officials say the ambulance was responding to a vehicle fire when the crash occurred at the intersection of CR 200 North and Ronald Reagan Parkway shortly before 5:47 p.m.

The ambulance’s lights and sirens were reportedly on at the time of the crash.

The two occupants of the ambulance and the driver of the other vehicle were transported to Methodist Hospital to have their injuries evaluated. Officials say the injuries didn’t appear to be life-threatening.

West Concord (MA) Fire Station Could Reopen July 1

The West Concord Fire Station could reopen July 1, according to Fire Chief Mark Cotreau. Cotreau said the cause of the fire Jan. 4 that caused $2.5 million in damage is still under investigation.

Cotreau said workers are busy putting in a sprinkler system, and finishing electrical work, to get the West Concord station ready for next month’s anticipated reopening. Firefighters have occupied temporary quarters at the Concord Municipal Light Plant and West Concord train station parking lot since the fire.

"The firefighters have shown tremendous resiliency and patience," Cotreau said. "They’re looking forward to getting back into the West Concord station."