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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.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Grant for Turnout Gear for Madison Township-Gibsonburg (OH) VFD

Posted: Oct 6, 2016

Grant for Turnout Gear for Madison Township-Gibsonburg (OH) VFD

A grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be used to outfit members of the Madison Township-Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire Department with new turnout gear, the department chief said last week.

Chief Marty Brown said the grant of $115,029 and match of $5,751 from the department will outfit the department's 44 firefighters.

"The protection of our firefighters is of primary importance to our department leaders. Our goal to protect the lives and property of township and village residents and visitors cannot be successful if we don't provide quality protective gear to our firefighters. The provision of such gear would not be possible without the tremendous assistance provided by this FEMA grant," the chief said.

Much of the department's gear is 12 to 15 years old, he said.

The FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program was developed in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. The program is designed to assist local fire agencies with training and equipment that meets current firefighting industry standards.

Topeka (KS) Ambulance Responding to Call Collides with Car

An ambulance crashed into another car Thursday morning while responding to an emergency call.

Police say the AMR ambulance was heading west on SW 21st around 9:30 a.m. with its lights blazing and the sirens blaring. The light was red as it approached the SW Wanamaker Dr. intersection, so the emergency responder stopped briefly to make sure it was clear.

When the driver started to cross, the ambulance collided with a southbound Jaguar, police said.

The driver of that car told investigators he hadn't heard the sirens before he reached the intersection. Police noted that the light was green going his way. Once he heard the sirens, he says he tried to make it out of the intersection, to get out of the ambulance's way.

District 25 Purchases Fire Engine for First Responders Academy

POCATELLO - Pocatello/Chubbuck School District isn't planning on getting into the firefighting business, but officials have purchased a fire engine to help students who are interested in the field to get some of the skills they need to go on.

The fire department was able to purchase the truck for $264,625 with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds.

The old truck will go into reserve, according to officials. The new truck is specially equipped to better handle medical calls, which the fire department regularly responds to, especially out in the county where it may take longer for an ambulance to arrive.

“Between 75 and 80 percent of our calls are medical related,” said Chief Dennis Knight.

Department representatives pointed out that the new truck could potentially save the department money long-term due to increased fuel efficiency.

County Gets New Fire Truck

By Alicia B. Hill - Daily News correspondent LaGRANGE - Officials with the Troup County Fire Department showed off their new fire truck to Troup County commissioners following the Tuesday commission meeting. "This truck replaces a '93 model that was decommissioned, so they have been driving a '90 model," said Deputy Chief Kevin Norred.

The fire department was able to purchase the truck for $264,625 with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds.

“Between 75 and 80 percent of our calls are medical related,” said Chief Dennis Knight.

Department representatives pointed out that the new truck could potentially save the department money longterm due to increased fuel efficiency.