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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

Posted: Jun 7, 2017

Longboat (FL) Talks Fire Station Upgrades

As the Town Commission sought to narrow its options for Longboat Key's south fire station, Commissioner Jack Daly asked Fire Chief Paul Dezzi what he'd rather see. "To be honest with you, Commissioner, I would say knock it down and rebuild a two-story fire station," Dezzi replied.

On Monday, Dezzi and architect Todd Sweet presented the Town Commission with five options to either renovate or rebuild the station, located at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Construction costs for three renovation options were estimated between $1.8 million to about $3.1 million, while construction costs for the two rebuilding options were estimated higher than $3.6 million. Dezzi’s recommendation was the most costly, estimated at nearly $4 million. Costs do not include permitting and inspection fees.

Phoenix Fire Department Builds Own Fire Apparatus

The Phoenix fire department got a little creative in their time of need. It needed a new engine, but the budget said "no."

They had a bunch of spare parts at their maintenance lot, so they made something happen.

80-percent of Station 18's calls are medical, so they created a truck specifically to respond to those emergencies.

Firefighter in Hospital After Freak Collision Between Chico (CA) Fire Apparatus and Ambulance

A firefighter crushed his foot between a fire truck and an ambulance after a freak accident caused by a transient early Wednesday.

Around 3 a.m., the Chico Fire Department and an ambulance responded to a medical call on 3rd Street and Broadway. When the units arrived on scene, they could not find anyone in need of assistance.

While parked, police said a believed transient, 45-year-old Roy Brown, jumped into the fire truck and tried to pull the driver out of the cab. The driver's foot lifted off of the brake and the truck started to roll forward.

Tulsa (OK) Fire Department Removes Blue Stripe Stickers from Fire Apparatus

An Oklahoma fire department is removing blue stripe stickers from their fire trucks. News on 6 reported that Tulsa Fire Department Chief Ray Driskell said he believes the stickers might be giving the wrong impression to the community.

"It hit me in my heart that this was the right thing to do for the City of Tulsa and for the citizens," Chief Driskell said.

The symbols were added after the Dallas police shooting to show solidarity with law enforcement.

Driskell said after the acquittal of Officer Betty Jo Shelby in the shooting of motorist Terence Crutcher, citizens believe the symbols are in support of her. He decided to remain neutral and remove the stripe stickers.