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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.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2016

Wallington (NJ) Fire Department Readies for 15th Annual Holiday Parade - Fire Apparatus

A fire apparatus in last year's Wallington (NJ) holiday parade.

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The 15th Annual Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade returns to march down the streets of Wallington, New Jersey on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 6 p.m. The nation’s largest nighttime parade of lighted and decorated fire trucks and floats features more than 2,500 participants and 300 fire apparatus from the Tri-State area.

“The 15th edition of Wallington’s favorite holiday parade promises to deliver an unrivaled spectacle of holiday lights for the thousands of spectators lining the streets of Wallington,” said Rich Pelcher, co-producer of the Wallington Fire Department Holiday Day Parade. “Firefighters look forward to our parade, as it is a time to celebrate their dedication to protecting their communities during the past year. The parade is our way of showing our respect to all these first responders.”

Any organization, business, or community member who wishes to participate in the parade is encouraged to register, but they must decorate floats with themes that celebrate the holiday season. Parade awards will be presented to participants in various categories, the top trophy being the Best Overall Fire Department or Organization in the line of march.

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The 15th Annual Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade will begin at 6 p.m. from Mt. Pleasant and Roehrs Drive and concludes at the Veteran’s Monument on Union Boulevard and Paterson Ave Immediately following the parade, the presentation of awards takes place at the Centennial Field, where participants and spectators can enjoy entertainment and refreshments.

For more information or to register for the Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade, please visit: www.wallingtonfdholidayparade.webs.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WallingtonFireDepartmentsHolidayParade

Twitter: @WallingtonFDHP, and join the conversation at #WallingtonParade or call the Parade hotline at (973) 473-7612.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-KME Pumper

Tri-Clover Volunteer Fire Department, District 26, Orefield, PA, pumper. Predator Panther cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump.

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North Garden (VA) Volunteer Fire Company Welcomes New Fire Apparatus

Posted: Oct 25, 2016

North Garden (VA) Volunteer Fire Company Welcomes New Fire Apparatus

The North Garden Volunteer Fire Company in Albemarle County is putting its newest engine into service after a traditional ceremony.

The department introduced Engine 32 in a ceremony where firefighters sprayed water on the truck.

The engine also received a blessing before firefighters pushed it into the station. North Garden Chief George Stephens says the new truck has more safety features.

"The types of steps we have in the back to again make it easier to get up on the engine itself, some of the other devices we have meaning being able to access the tools and equipment from the ground and again not climbing on the apparatus," said George Stephens, North Garden Volunteer Fire Company Chief.

Minocqua (WI) Voters Approve New Fire Station

After years of study, the town of Minocqua will have a new fire station to replace its main station in use since the early 1970s. At a special meeting of town electors Thursday attended by several Minocqua firefighters, voters approved the station's construction, 63-0, on land the town purchased next to the Minocqua chamber of commerce office last fall.

The structure is to cost no more than $3.4 million and town officials are hopeful the bids come in less than that.

The $3.4 million figure doesn't include the $375,000 the town paid for the four acres the station will sit on, four acres Minocqua fire chief Andy Petrowski said could be used for other town buildings in another 10 to 15 years if that was the way the town board chose to go.

During the course of his presentation, Petrowski said that $3.4 million will get a good, basic building that will be expected to last several decades.

Another $150,000 would be used to furnish the building but would not be part of the price approved by voters.

Those funds, Petrowski said, would come from the fire department itself.

Town chairman Mark Hartzheim said among the features of the approximately 14,000 square foot fire station will be a fourth equipment bay to allow for any future truck or vehicle purchase by the town for the department, a 150 kilowatt natural gas generator that would have the capability to provide backup power to the entire facility in the event of an emergency and a heated floor in the equipment bays.

"I thank the committee ... they spent a lot of time on this," he said. "I think I went to all of their meetings on this and they've spent a lot of time and put a lot of thought into this."

Hartzheim said he believes everyone recognizes a new building is needed.

"That (old fire station) served us well for over 40 years as a temporary facility," he said. "This thing we're looking at should last us 80 to 100 years."