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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: Feb 10, 2023

Fire Apparatus of the Day: February 10, 2023

Sutphen—Fostoria (OH) Fire Department rescue pumper. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; Whelen LED warning and scene lights; enclosed pump panel; front bumper discharge. Dealer: Andy Herb, Herb Fire Equipment, Powell, OH.

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Posted: Feb 10, 2023

A Look at Pierce’s Cabs and Chassis

By Bill Adams

Pierce Manufacturing, Incorporated, is one of the largest fire apparatus manufacturers in the nation. The company advertises six “configurations” of custom chassis with names that reflect both the cab and the chassis.

Pierce’s chassis brochure and literature illustrate the configurations with available options. They could be expounded on. Dave McAlice, the Eastern regional vice president for Pierce, agreed to be interviewed to answer some specific “how and why” questions about them.

McALICE INTERVIEW

Q: Does Pierce build cabs at the Appleton, WI, and Bradenton, FL, plants?

A: “We build cab structures at both our Appleton and Bradenton facilities. The custom cab and chassis from Bradenton is our Saber model.”

Q: Are all cabs aluminum?

A: “Yes, all our cabs are aluminum.”

Q: Are all cabs full tilt?

A: “Yes, all our cabs are full tilt. Fixed cab offerings faded away [late 1980s, early 1990s] when 4-door enclosed cabs became the industry standard. Full drivetrain and cooling system access for maintenance became much easier by tilting the cab instead of trying to access via jump seat/canopy areas.”

1 A 104-inch Velocity split cab for the East Meadow (NY) Fire Department. The 20-inch raised roof is on the stationary crew cab portion. It has optional electric flip-down steps, similar to the Quantum’s hydraulic steps. (Photos 1-3 courtesy of Pierce.)

2 A post-2014 (updated) Saber pumper for the Weston (TX) Fire Department with a 60-inch cab, a 10-inch raised roof, a one-piece windshield, and barrier doors.

3 A reintroduced Enforcer for the Nimishillen Township (OH) Fire Department. It features a 70-inch cab, a 10-inch raised roof, full-lengt

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Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Ladder Truck and Engine Out of Service in MA Town; Mini-Pumper All That’s Left

Firefighters in Manchester-by-the-Sea are sounding the alarm that the town’s two largest fire apparatus are out of service, leaving only a squad to respond to calls.

Manchester By The Sea Firefighter’s Local 2912 shared via Facebook that the Department’s Engine 1 was placed out of service yesterday due to transmission issues.

The department’s Ladder 2 has been out of service since September, unable to pass state inspection.

That leaves the department with Squad 3 as its only working apparatus.

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Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Winthrop (MA) Auctioning Off Two Used Fire Trucks

Winthrop is currently auctioning off two used fire trucks: a 1996 Pierce Dash – Tilt Cab Fire Pumper and a 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One (used as a Rescue 1), winthroptranscript.com reported.

Both fire trucks are perfect for road construction companies or for use in a small fire department, the report said. These online auctions are open to the public at municibid.com and end on Monday, Feb. 13.

To see the 1996 Pierce Dash, which currently has a bid of $1,550, click here. The 1996 Pierce Dash – Tilt Cab Fire Pumper has 69,401 miles on it and features a 6v92T Detroit Diesel Motor and Allison HT 740 Transmission.

To see the bidding on the 1989 GMC Model, which currently has a bid of $4,100, click here. The 1989 GMC Model TC7D04 E-One has 27,708 miles on it and features a Onan 7.5 KW Diesel Generator.

Funds from the sale will be used for road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public safety initiatives, and more, the report said.