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Welcome

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

Cops: FDNY EMT Hit, Killed by Stolen Ambulance

Posted: Mar 17, 2017

Cops: FDNY EMT Hit, Killed by Stolen Ambulance

An FDNY EMT was killed and another injured in the Bronx when someone stole their ambulance and ran them over with it while trying to get away, police said. The incident happened around 7:10 p.m. at the intersection of White Plains Road and Watson Avenue in the Soundview section of the borough, according to cops.

Oregon Police and Fire Departments Purchase New Drone

It's not a bird, it's not quite a plane, but it can soar high above the ground and it's the next great tool for the Oregon Police and Fire Departments.The City of Oregon recently approved the purchase and use of a new professional drone for their emergency service departments.

The drone is outfitted with numerous technological abilities including a guidance system that allows them to avoid flying into objects that come within eight feet of the drone. It's also equipped with a radiometric thermal camera that allows them to see heat signatures live on the remote that controls the device.

Howland (OH) Firefighters Equipped with New Safety and Rescue Tool

The Howland Fire Department is one of the first in the area to receive the latest technology when it comes to thermal imaging cameras - and it's built right into their masks. "This is going to make our job so much easier when it comes to a fire," Lt. James Williamson said.

Thermal imaging cameras have come a long way. Over 20 years ago, they were heavy and cost over $25,000. Newer ones average about $2,100.

Thanks to $133,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the department was able to buy six cameras and some other equipment, such as new airpacks.

Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company (PA) Receives $5,000 Grant

The Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will purchase an all-terrain vehicle with a $5,000 Community Connector grant received Tuesday, Feb. 21. "We are looking to purchase a two-seater Polaris," said Maureen Oremus, a Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company firefighter.

Oremus said the all-terrain vehicle would enable the fire and rescue company to respond quicker to emergency situations in areas such as Frances Slocum State Park, the Back Mountain Trail as well as along the pipeline route or in the wooded areas of the Back Mountain.

PennEast Pipeline member companies issued two $5,000 grants on Tuesday, one to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company and another to the Commission on Economic Opportunity in Wilkes-Barre.