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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

Duluth (MN) Shows Off Two New Fire Apparatus

Posted: Feb 14, 2017

Duluth (MN) Shows Off Two New Fire Apparatus

The Duluth Fire Department showed off two new fire engines on Monday -- engines specially designed to meet the needs of firefighters and the unique requirements of Duluth. The engines cost $550,000 apiece and feature upgraded brakes for Duluth's hills.

They also have new built-in storage spaces where firefighters can store their fire-soiled jackets, gloves and other items after finishing fighting a fire. The clothing often contains cancer-causing carcinogens; the space provides a way to sequester the items, so firefighters can minimize their exposure to the chemicals.

Sandy Springs (GA) to Pay $642K for Fire Apparatus, Fire Equipment

The Sandy Springs City Council has authorized the city manager to contract with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. for a new fire engine/pumper. The city will pay $560,620 for the engine, and $82,279 for firefighting gear to equip it, through Ten-8 Fire and Safety Equipment of Georgia, according to a staff report.

The engine will be paid for by impact fees and assigned to Station No. 7, covering the northern “Panhandle” area of town, Fire Chief Keith Sanders said.

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Idled Wilmington (DE) Fire Apparatus Back in Service

Posted: Feb 14, 2017

Idled Wilmington (DE) Fire Apparatus Back in Service

A fire engine in southwest Wilmington that had been idled during staffing shortages has been put back in service. Engine 6, a fire suppression vehicle at Third and Union streets, will respond to calls while the city completes "an assessment of departmental fire operations," John Rago, Mayor Mike Purzycki's deputy chief of staff for policy and communications.

Kevin Turner, president of the firefighter's union, said that firefighters are "extremely happy" to have the engine back because the closer an engine is to a blaze, the faster firefighters can respond.

$250,000 Damage to Jacksonville (FL) Fire Apparatus in Accident

The driver of a Jacksonville Fire-Rescue truck that crashed on the Arlington Expressway Service Road on Friday said the rear of Squad 4 lost traction before it went over a curb onto a grass median, overturning and sliding into a utility pole, according to the crash report.

Damage to the fire truck was estimated at $250,000. Squad 4 was responding from downtown to a house fire on Morgana Court fire, off Rogero Road, about 11:30 a.m. Friday when it overturned near the intersection of Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard North. The driver will not be cited as he was on an emergency run.