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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

Guntown (MS) Dedicates New Fire Apparatus

Posted: May 23, 2017

Guntown (MS) Dedicates New Fire Apparatus

After saving money for almost a decade, the Guntown Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of a new Rosenbauer fire engine this week.

“We have been saving money for close to 10 years to buy a new truck,” said Fire Chief Larry McCoy. “It cost right at $400,000 and that doesn’t include any equipment.

The department was able to surplus the old engine, a 1999 model, and sell it to a South Carolina used apparatus company. While the salvage price didn't come close to buying a new truck, it did provide additional funds.

"The old truck still had low mileage and the pump was sound," said assistant Fire Chief Dale Vandevander. "It will be refurbished and make some small department a good truck."

Camden County (GA) Firefighters Concerned With Maintenance Issues and Failing Fire Apparatus

A group of current and former Camden County firefighters have come forward concerned about their department. They say the issues showed up in 2016 during a house fire on a rural county road.

Records obtained by First Coast News show more than 500 work orders for fire engines, tankers, and ambulances in 2015 and 2016.

Things like breaks not working properly, gangues resetting on a fire engine causing it to shut down, and water level indicators not accurately reflecting how much is in the tank. Almost half of the work took at least three months to fix. Some took up to a year.

Crews said the department has hired its own mechanic to catch up on repairs.

Zico Announces Winners of FDIC Z-Shlammer Giveaway

YARDLEY, PA—Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) have announced three winners of its 2017 FDIC Z-Shlammer Giveaway. The three winners were chosen at random from nearly 2,000 entrants in a drawing following the show. Those three winners are: Deputy Chief Michael Haring, of Key Biscayne, Florida; Firefighter Leroy Armstrong of Columbus, Indiana; and Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob See of Alexandria, Kentucky. Each chose to receive a Z-Shlammer with a black head and black handle.

The Z-Shlammer is a six-pound hammer with a built-in steel pry/hook and hydrant wrench, all on a 1,200-pound-rated, 32-inch fiberglass handle with 3Â¾ inches of built-in over-swing protection. It is suitable for forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and even construction/demolition/home renovation projects.

A special “V-groove” allows for easy marriage to a halligan tool for storage and transport with no need for additional straps.

For more information www.ziamatic.com.

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Investigation Continues after Firetruck Rolls Down Embankment

Posted: May 23, 2017

Investigation Continues after Firetruck Rolls Down Embankment

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Crews at the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Department are still assessing the damage to their truck after what they're calling a freak accident It's not something you see every day, a big rig fire truck flipped on its side.

The truck on the other hand not so much. It was towed back to the station and remains out of service. The damage may appear minimal, but repairs could take months, and during that time, the company will need help from other local departments.

“For certain calls, if we need them we have a very good mutual aid network.”