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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

FAMA: New Year, New Logo

Posted: Feb 17, 2017

FAMA: New Year, New Logo

The Firefighters Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association, FAMA, an organization committed to the safety and efficiency of the fire industry apparatus and components, has supported its members to revolutionize fire-manufacturing technology from basic post-war water haulers to contemporary, cutting-edge fire trucks. To commemorate FAMA’s 70th anniversary, association’s members recently voted to approve an impressive new logo to represent the dedication of its members to the support of fire and emergency workers.

The new logo refreshes past logos with a sleek new design featuring a striking red flame embodied in a shield, signifying the protection from fire that FAMA strives to achieve through its production of fire apparatus. Its simplistic design aims to parallel the core values of FAMA and thus provide an instant association between the logo and the organization. However, when applicable, the Firefighters Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association acronym can be placed strategically next to the shield for clarification while still maintaining a sophisticated design concept.

Choosing the associations’ new logo was undoubtedly a challenge. Over 250 astonishing designs were submitted, but the final selection was made at the Fall Meeting where the choice was clear. “The process was time consuming, but the committee and board had several great logo options for the members to review at our annual Fall meeting. The board was very excited that our new logo was the clear winner after the vote and look forward to introducing the logo to the industry in
2017," stated Scott Edens, FAMA Board President.

We hope that you will take some time to check out the new logo. Members of FAMA would also like to thank you for your continuing support during their rebranding and encourage you to look forward to their 75th Anniversary in 2021!

For more information on FAMA please visit: www.FAMA.org

About FAMA:
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) is a non-profit trade association organized in 1946. Members of FAMA are committed to enhancing the quality of the fire apparatus industry and emergency service community through the manufacture and sale of safe, efficient fire apparatus and equipment.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Quint

Pottstown (PA) Fire Department 79-foot AerialCat rear-mount aerial quint. Predator Panther cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU C20 1,500-gpm pump.

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New Fire Apparatus for Narragansett (RI) Fire Department Provides Boost

Posted: Feb 16, 2017

New Fire Apparatus for Narragansett (RI) Fire Department Provides Boost

Thanks to the efforts of Narragansett firefighters, members of the state's congressional delegation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Narragansett has a new fire truck. The 2016 custom-built Rosenbauer ladder truck, revealed at a commemorative ceremony Friday, features a 109-foot aerial ladder and a pre-piped waterway.

It is also equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and safety features. The truck cost $816,000, with 75 percent paid for by federal money.

"Our old ladder truck didn't have a ladder that extended all the way up the side of the aerial piece," Narragansett Fire Chief Scott Partington said. "It accommodates the waterway, and it's pre-piped all the way up without having to stretch a fire hose all the way up."

Fire Victim Blames Madison Township (OH) for Closing Fire Station

A fire destroyed a home late Tuesday night in the 11000 block of Marne Road in Madison Township. Madison Township's fire station, the closest to the home, is 1.2 miles away. The second closest station is in east Newark. Both fire stations are now closed.

In community meetings conducted through 2016, neighboring Hanover Volunteer Fire Department promised it could cover more than twice the territory it was protecting with faster service and lower costs.