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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

Greenville Opens New Fire Station on Verdae Boulevard

Posted: Mar 6, 2017

Greenville Opens New Fire Station on Verdae Boulevard

The Greenville Fire Department opened the doors to its newest fire station Friday. Verdae Station 1 at 825 Verdae Blvd. unfolded its three bay doors to a round of applause from City Council members, firefighters and the public. The station has been operational since February.

During an open house, firefighters provided tours through the station, pointing out such features as its bunk rooms, work out area, and a state of the art kitchen. The station also has a police annex. Response times have been reduced by about three minutes, according to the department's chief. Staffing for the station is nine firefighters in each of three shifts.

Mayville Fire Department Responds to Own Fire Station for Fire

Saturday night at 10:07 PM the Mayville Fire Department responded to a fire inside their own fire station. A pedestrian called in the report of fire after seeing flames. According to the fire department, the fire was contained to one vehicle but there was heavy smoke all throughout the station.

Damage to the station was minimal, and only one apparatus housed there caught fire. No injries were reported, and there was no fire protection interruption for local residents.

DC Fire Station to Reopen After $9 Million Renovation

WASHINGTON (AP) - One of the busiest fire stations in downtown Washington is about to reopen. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be on hand Monday for the reopening of Engine Company 16 on 13th Street, Northwest. The station was built in 1932 and was Washington's first four-bay firehouse.

The renovated station is more energy-efficient and is one of the busiest downtown stations.

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Platform Quint

Rock Springs (WY) Fire Department 100-foot rear-mount platform quint. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 600-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump.