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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

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Brandon Emans, Northwest (AZ) Fire District

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

The Apparatus Chauffeur: Brandon Emans, Northwest (AZ) Fire District

Meet Brandon Emans, age 36, engineer with the Northwest Fire District in Tucson, Arizona. Emans has 16 years in the fire service.

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Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 10, 2026

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Fire Apparatus of the Day: March 10, 2026

The Central Callaway Fire Protection District, Fulton, MO, turned to Danko for this 1,000/3,000 pumper-tanker built on a Freightliner M2 106 cab and chassis.

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Department Receives $1M in Federal Funds for Fire Station Renovation

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Department Receives $1M in Federal Funds for Fire Station Renovation

The Monson (MA) Fire Department recently celebrated being awarded $1 million in congressional direct spending to support the renovation, expansion, and repair of its station.

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Jarring Alarms out, Quieter Alerts In. New Firehouse Dispatch Systems Aim to Ease Stress

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Jarring Alarms out, Quieter Alerts In. New Firehouse Dispatch Systems Aim to Ease Stress

Danbury, CT, has implemented a new alert system for its fire department that gradually increases volume, aiming to reduce stress and improve response times, addressing health risks for firefighters.

The post Jarring Alarms out, Quieter Alerts In. New Firehouse Dispatch Systems Aim to Ease Stress appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.