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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

Nearing 100, Boston Firehouse Eyes New Start

Posted: May 9, 2017

Nearing 100, Boston Firehouse Eyes New Start

When the firefighters of Charlestown's Engine 50 aren't responding to an emergency, passersby can often spot them gathered in the kitchen and communal area just behind the engine bays of their Winthrop Street firehouse. It's one of the homey appeals of the building, which is nearly a century old and stands on the grounds of an 1853 station.

Now, the 1918 firehouse is slated for a $3.8 million renovation that will seek to seal off what is known as the "hot zone" around the bays, which are currently exposed to diesel exhaust from vehicles and carcinogens carried back from fires. Communal areas like the kitchen will be kept separate.

Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn said the project is part of the department's efforts to reduce firefighters' cancer risks. Since 1990, at least 190 Boston firefighters have died from occupational cancer.

Fire District Looks to Add Jersey Township Station

The addition of new residents in and around Jersey Township is driving up the number of fire and EMS calls. West Licking Joint Fire District officials have seen the statistics, and to improve run times they intend to place a station in the western Licking County township.

The district recently agreed to pay $187,500 to purchase approximately three acres on the north side of Morse Road, just west of Mink Street. West Licking intends to place a small station on the property, officials said.

New Mudgee (Australia) Fire Tanker Put to Work

Mudgee Fire Station is the home of a new hazardous materials (HAZMAT) tanker, equipped to the value of around $600,000, which enhances the emergency protection capabilities of firefighters for the local area and beyond. Member for Dubbo - and minister for emergency services - Troy Grant officially handed over the keys to the vehicle on Monday.

“The new HAZMAT tanker is equipped with a 2700-litre water tank, and has off-raid capability, including a water spray cabin protection system that can be operated to protect the crew during a bushfire.”

Mudgee deputy captain, Craig Muscat, said that tanker was indeed utilised recently at the Sir Ivan bushfires in the Dunedoo region early this year.

Ashland (KY) New Fire Apparatus Being Prepared for Service

Engineer Dave Redman beams like a new father when talking about the shiny new fire engine in the stall at the Ashland Fire Department's South Ashland station. Redman, an eight-year veteran of the AFD, will be driving the new Engine No. 3 soon enough.

The new fire engine has been in Ashland since April 30 but it’s still being loaded with the latest firefighting tools and equipment. Firefighters are being trained this week and it should be ready for duty by the weekend.