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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

Spokane Valley Man Turns Fire Truck Into Summer Oasis

Posted: Jul 6, 2017

Spokane Valley Man Turns Fire Truck Into Summer Oasis

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - A couple in Spokane Valley are cooling off in their custom made pool...on the back of an old fire truck. Randels Tompkins and Barb Dyke love cooling off in their new pool in Spokane Valley. Tompkins said he bought the old fire truck on surplus back in 2016 for about $2,200.

Tompkins said he bought the old fire truck on surplus back in 2016 for about $2,200. For the last year, he has spent about $4,000 making it into their summer oasis.The truck has a pool, chaise lounge, umbrella and barbecue.

Historic Fire Truck to Be Revealed This Weekend

Come to see a bit of history restored this weekend at the unveiling of the newly rebuilt 1917-1918 Town of Florence fire truck. The Florence County Historical Society along with the Town of Florence and Florence Volunteer Firemen will present the fully refurbished fire truck on Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m.

Originally purchased in 1917, The Town of Florence still owns the Ford truck. It was eventually put in storage as the town added more advanced fire trucks to their fleet.

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Livingston Fire and Rescue Gets Brand New Fire Truck

Posted: Jul 6, 2017

Livingston Fire and Rescue Gets Brand New Fire Truck

The fire truck has been a long time coming. The current aging Engine 1 is a 1996 model at the end of its life expectancy as a primary engine. The $590,000 new truck was paid for through a general obligation bond passed by taxpayers in November 2015.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Quint

Eureka (MO) Fire Protection District EXT 109-foot Smart Viper aerial quint. Commander 4000 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX15 600-hp engine; Reyco Granning independent front suspension.