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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

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Photo Apparatus of the Day: November 9, 2022

Marion—Cornelia (GA) Fire Department two pumpers. Spartan Gladiator LFD 10-inch raised roofs cabs and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engines; Waterous CSUC20 1,500-gpm pumps; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tanks; 30-gallon foam cells; Waterous Aquis 3.0 single-agent foam systems. Dealer: Chuck Miller, Fearless Flames, Canton, GA.

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Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Voters Approve Three Proposals for Funding Garfield Township (MI) Fire and Rescue

Voters in Garfield (MI) gave a resounding ‘yes’ to three proposals that were geared towards funding the local fire department, MLive.com reported.

Garfield Township Fire and Rescue had multiple proposals on the ballot on Tuesday, November 8.

The three proposals asked voters to consider whether or not to approve millages that would fund a new fire truck, the department’s operating costs, and equipment.

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Tri-Township Fire (IL) ‘Pushes’ Ladder Truck into Service

Tri-Township Fire Protection District in Quincy (IL) put its first ladder truck into service Tuesday with a ceremony destined to become a tradition for the department, Whig.com reported.

Current and retired Tri-Township firefighters “pushed” the truck — a 2008 Spartan Gladiator with a Smeal 75-foot ladder acquired from the O’Fallon, Ill., fire department — into the station and into service.

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Lisbon (ME) Voters Support $1.7M Bond for Two Fire Trucks

Lisbon residents voted in support of a $1.7 million bond to purchase two new fire trucks for the Lisbon Fire Department, 2,709-1,309, SunJournal.com reported.

The two trucks are estimated to be completed in 2024 and will replace three aging trucks: a 2004 rescue truck, a 2003 pumper truck and a 2000 Freightline pumper/tanker.