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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

Danville (KY) Paying $27K for Assessment of Fire Station

Posted: Feb 16, 2017

Danville (KY) Paying $27K for Assessment of Fire Station

Danville will pay $27,400 to determine what should be done about its downtown fire station. City commissioners approved Monday a contract with the Bravura Corporation to conduct an initial assessment of the Main Street fire station's condition. The "preliminary services" provided by Bravura "are conceptual in nature" and "not intended to provide detailed planning or design information," according to the contract.

"The initial phase, which is outlined, is $27,400 to establish a proposed plan for the ... downtown station and then it provides for a transition into design," City Engineer Earl Coffey said.

According to Bravura's proposal, employees have already visited the fire station and met with Danville officials about the station's condition.

Mississippi Home to World-Class Fire Apparatus Driving Simulator

Safely driving a fire truck is a skill that has to be studied before it can be mastered. Mississippi is home to the most advanced Fire Truck driving simulator in the whole world. Heavy traffic, narrow side roads, low hanging power lines, those are just a few of the challenges a fire truck driver faces.

Mike Chaney is the Insurance Commissioner in Mississippi. He's also the State Fire Marshal.

"It's like using a flight simulator if you are a pilot. It's a little different, and it's for people to understand what it's like to drive and what's at risk when you are driving one of these rigs," Chaney said.

Photos: Chicago Fire Department O'Hare International Airport Squad Co. 7 and 7A Snorkel

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Posted: Feb 16, 2017

Video: Chicago Fire Department O'Hare International Airport Squad Co. 7 and 7A Snorkel Demo

Chicago Fire Department Squad Co. 7 Demo

Niko Stefani recently shared some videos of Chicago Fire Department apparatus. Watch below.

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From his YouTube account: the Chicago (IL) Fire Department O'Hare International Airport Brand New Squad Co. 7 and 7A. Squad Co. 7A is now a snorkel like the rest of the city Squads (1,2 and 5) and is replacing a Ford mini Pumper. This was the day they went in service and when they back in is the first time they have backed into quarters fully in service. These Squads have been long awaited so I hope you guys enjoy the video! The last clip shows the old Squad Co. 7 and 7A being brought to AMC (ORD Fleet) where they will be kept as the new spare rigs.

Chicago Fire Department Squad Co. 7