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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

Vote on New Statesville Firetruck Nears

Posted: Mar 6, 2017

Vote on New Statesville Firetruck Nears

Nearly one month after Statesville City Councilman Michael Schlesinger declared the city's backup firetrucks more fit for a museum than active duty, Statesville City Council will begin updating its fleet. Council members are expected to approve the purchase of one of two new trucks during Monday night's meeting for $620,000, according to city records.

The trucks will be purchased through the Houston-Gavelston Area Council Cooperative (HGAC), which helps streamline the purchasing process by securing competitive bids for local and state governments nationwide. The two new fire trucks will replace 1987 and 1988 rigs.

Car Hits Dallas Fire Truck Assisting At Crash Scene

Early Sunday, a Honda hit a Dallas fire truck on northbound Interstate 35E. Around 5:15 a.m. Sunday, a grey Honda struck Dallas Fire-Rescue Engine 47, which was blocking traffic while crews worked another accident. No major injuries were reported. Police are investigating.

The rig was positioned to block traffic when the crash occurred. there were no major injuries reported. The truck's crew was working at a separate accident.

Greenville Opens New Fire Station on Verdae Boulevard

The Greenville Fire Department opened the doors to its newest fire station Friday. Verdae Station 1 at 825 Verdae Blvd. unfolded its three bay doors to a round of applause from City Council members, firefighters and the public. The station has been operational since February.

During an open house, firefighters provided tours through the station, pointing out such features as its bunk rooms, work out area, and a state of the art kitchen. The station also has a police annex. Response times have been reduced by about three minutes, according to the department's chief. Staffing for the station is nine firefighters in each of three shifts.

Mayville Fire Department Responds to Own Fire Station for Fire

Saturday night at 10:07 PM the Mayville Fire Department responded to a fire inside their own fire station. A pedestrian called in the report of fire after seeing flames. According to the fire department, the fire was contained to one vehicle but there was heavy smoke all throughout the station.

Damage to the station was minimal, and only one apparatus housed there caught fire. No injries were reported, and there was no fire protection interruption for local residents.