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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

DuBois (PA) Fire Department Helps Small Virginia Fire Company

Posted: Mar 27, 2017

DuBois (PA) Fire Department Helps Small Virginia Fire Company

DuBOIS - DuBois Volunteer Fire Department responded to an unusual rescue call this weekend. The fire department helped an out-of-state fire company that needed assistance. The five DuBois fire companies sorted through their old, unused equipment and gear and loaded it into a trailer Saturday to be transported to a small fire station in Virginia.

One Dead in Joelton (TN) Crash Involving Nashville Fire Department SUV

Authorities say one person is dead and another is seriously injured following a crash involving a Nashville Fire Department vehicle in Joelton. The wreck was reported just after 8 a.m. at 5335 Whites Creek Pike, according to authorities. Nashville fire spokesman Brian Haas said the person who died was a civilian.

Haas said the fire department employee was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to be treated for serious but stable injuries.

Greenville (NC) Gets Hybrid Ambulance-Fire Truck

One Eastern Carolina city has a new vehicle that can respond to any type of emergency call, while reducing response time. Greenville Fire/Rescue unveiled its pumper transport vehicle this morning. It's a combination fire truck and ambulance. As Greenville firefighters are trained for both EMS and fire service, Chief Eric Griffin says the new truck can cover any emergency.

As Greenville firefighters are trained for both EMS and fire service, Chief Eric Griffin says the new truck can cover any emergency.

Luana (IA) Struggling to Raise Money for a New Fire Station

It's no secret, small town cities struggle to get funding for infrastructure. That includes some places across eastern Iowa. The town of Luana, which is in Clayton County, has been struggling to raise money to replace its antiquated fire station.

The walls there move, and have cracks in them, they have to store their equipment in one of their trucks because they don't have enough room, and the bathroom is also where they keep their refrigerator and washer.