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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: Oct 11, 2016

Evergreen Park (IL) Second Alarm Fire Gallery by Steve Redick

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Photographer Steve Redick recently took in a job in a far south Chicago, Illinios, suburb.

From Redick, “Had the chance to take in a job in an area I seldom ever get to—Evergreen Park, a far southern suburb of Chicago. The fire was in a local landmark restaurant. Admittedly I got a late start but arrived as they were again going defensive. I was able to document some widely varying conditions as well as some fire apparatus I have never seen before. SS3, the Snorkel, actually once belonged to the North Shore suburb of Wilmette, Illinois. In my opinion, the turning point of the fire was when they used the basket close to the ground and put the master stream into the front door where some heavy smoke conditions were present. I also observed an unusual operation using engines in line and a three-way divider. I was able to play with video and fill in flash and available light settings with my new camera too. All in all a very interesting, but locally tragic, morning. All the images, and video can be seen at: https://ksc711.smugmug.com/Suburban-Fires-and-Rigs/Evergreen-park-2nd-Alarm-3701/.”

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Westampton Calls for Investigation Into Fire Truck

Posted: Oct 11, 2016

Westampton Calls for Investigation Into Fire Truck

WESTAMPTON - The newest addition to the Fire Department's fleet may be a lemon. That's the suspicion of fire and municipal officials regarding an aerial ladder truck that's been the source of problems since its arrival in September 2013. "Right off the bat, we had some issues with the truck," said Craig Farnsworth II, chief of emergency services.

And that was just the beginning.

"The truck has been sent back and forth numerous times over the last three years since we purchased the truck," Farnsworth said. "Some were very small repairs. Some were very large repairs. But the truck has been out of service more than it's been in service, to be brutally honest."

As if the downtime of a nearly $1 million piece of equipment wasn't bad enough, the municipality may be on the hook for all of the costs of repairs when an extended warranty expires in November.

The township bought the vehicle for $865,000 along with $85,000 in related equipment in 2012 to assist the department in fighting fires at homes and buildings taller than two stories.

The municipality still owes about $697,000, according to Farnsworth.

Within weeks of delivery, the ladder truck started to have issues that continue to this day, according to officials. The problems include the ladder, cables and water tank.

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OH Ambulance Hit on Way to Hospital

Posted: Oct 11, 2016

OH Ambulance Hit on Way to Hospital

Cincinnati police are investigating after two people were shot Downtown Monday night. It happened around 10 p.m. at West Court Street and Central. According to police, one male and one female were shot. There is no word on the extent of injuries. Police have not yet said if they have any suspects in custody.

Cumberland County (NC) Fire Department Operating Out Of Vacant Warehouse after Station Floods

Published: HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) - First responders are working hard to help communities devastated by Hurricane Matthew here in North Carolina and now we're seeing that some of them are in need of help themselves. A fire station in Cumberland County was flooded during Hurricane Matthew.

The Cotton Volunteer Fire Department Station 4 in Hope Mills shared photos on Facebook Saturday showing their station flooded.

The crews from the station had conducted more than 70 water rescues when they got the call over their radios that their station was being evacuated.

Around 11 p.m. that night Rockfish Creek flooded, which sent a wave of water into the station.

They were able to get everyone out safely, along with their apparatuses, some chairs and a TV. Everything else is likely a loss.

The last engine leaving the station had water up to the front bumper.