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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

New Brush Truck to help Hannibal (MO) Rural Fire Department

Posted: Apr 20, 2017

New Brush Truck to help Hannibal (MO) Rural Fire Department

It wasn't too long ago the area was dealing with a drought with widespread brush fires. One local fire department now has a new piece of equipment that could help in those calls.

The Hannibal Rural Fire Department just got a new brush truck and firefighters say this could save a lot of land they're called to. The truck comes equipped with a water and foam sprayer. Chief Mike Dobson says the foam will stick to the grass or trees and prevent it from reigniting.

Norriton (PA) Fire Engine Company to Mark 100 Years

EAST NORRITON (PA) May is the month that it all started 100 years ago for Norriton Fire Engine Co., and the East Norriton fire department is celebrating its Centennial year with a string of events. The 100-year celebration kicks off on May 13 with a memorial ceremony at 10 a.m.

On May 17 — the date that Norriton Engine Co. earned its charter back in 1917 — an open house featuring fire trucks and equipment such as the company’s tower ladder, utility truck, command vehicle and fire police van, will be held at the Swede Road location.

New Brush Truck, Refurbished Tanker added to Muncy (PA) Township Fire Company

PENNSDALE - A new brush truck and a refurbished tanker have been acquired by the Muncy Township Volunteer Fire Company. Fire chief, Scott Oldweiler said the new truck replaced an old one from 1994. "The engine in 123 did not provide the purpose needed here," he said.

The truck was ordered through Aubrey Alexander dealership and is used mainly for fighting brush and forest fires. It came from the factory with the following options: a larger alternator, auxiliary switches, a utility box and four wheel drive.

New Specialized Truck Expected to Improve Fire Department Response

ANDERSON - Firefighting is a dangerous profession. But when unexpected events occur at a fire or rescue incident, a firefighter's job can become a lot more perilous in a heartbeat if they are not trained properly to handle the new challenge.

The rescue truck is equipped with enough ladders to meet the requirements for the kind of building fires the department fights — residential houses. That change alone means the ladder truck may stay in service for 20 years instead of lasting for five or 10 years.