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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: Aug 12, 2016

Victoria County Fire Department Receives $18,000 Grant

Victoria County Fire Department enhanced its fire service capabilities with the help of an $18,000 grant administered through Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The grant went toward purchasing a new slip-on unit for one of the department's existing trucks. A slip-on unit is designed to enhance a fire department's firefighting capabilities.

he apparatus is built for the rigors of the fire service and is easily mounted in the back of a pickup truck or a custom-built bed and is especially effective in handling wildfires and car fires.

The new slip-on greatly improves Victoria County's capacity to serve its community. The unit has foam capability, can be operated from the cab of the truck and is a lighter, more powerful unit, said Victoria County Fire Department Chief Deputy Richard Castillo.

The Victoria County Fire Department has already used the new slip-on for fires, including a mile-long fire on U.S. 77 and a six-acre fire that was ignited by hay bales.

The fire department serves a population of about 9,000 people in more than 79 square miles of Victoria County.

Harpersfield Township Fire Department Finds Right Truck

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - The fire department has found the all-purpose truck it has been seeking for two years. The truck was delivered in late July and will be ready to answer calls by early September. Harpersfield Township Fire Chief Everett Henry said the truck took a lot of effort to find.

He credited the department’s truck committee for successfully conducting the search.

“It was delivered on July 15,” said Henry. “It’s a 2004 Ford equipment truck. It cost $60,000 and was paid for by levy money plus money made at fundraisers.”

He said part of that sum went towards shelves, radios and other emergency

equipment for the truck.

“We’ll have it completely outfitted by September,” he said. “It’s replacing a 1990 truck that was used for 15 years and is now out of service. The new truck will also haul Hazmat gear and safety items, traffic cones and signs, pretty much everything we need to get around on the job.”

He said the truck seats four. He said it took the department’s truck committee two years to find a truck that suited the department’s needs.

Durant Has New Firefighting Vehicle

By Dan Pennington - dpennington@civitasmedia.com Durant's newest front-line weapon in the war on fire has debuted and is now in full service at the Durant Fire Department. The city acquired the vehicle from the Department of Defense where it was a real weapon in a real war.

It’s retired from that type service and now it’s one of the weapons the Durant Fire Department uses to win the battle against fire.

The former military vehicle has been re-purposed and doesn’t even resemble it’s old incarnation. It’s past name no longer matters as she is now “Tender-3,” as named by the Durant Fire Department.

That name is proudly painted on the side in black, emblazoned on top of fire truck red.

The vehicle was passed through various departments, first the Forestry Department, then the Southern Oklahoma Development Association acquired the vehicle for Durant Fire Department.

Cecil Mackey started the ball rolling for the acquisition while at SODA and then Phil Powell took that position and finished up placement of the vehicle, according to Durant Fire Chief Roger Joines.

The entire Durant Fire Department is proud of their newest vehicle and firefighting tool.

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Parsons VFD Receives New Quint

Posted: Aug 12, 2016

Parsons VFD Receives New Quint

The Parsons VFD, Company 10, received their new engine ladder truck on July 29. This was made possible due the department being a recipient of an assistants to firefighters grant. The grant was written by Fireman Steven Sponaugle with input from the department members. The truck was purchased from Finley Fire Equipment who is a ...

The truck was purchased from Finley Fire Equipment who is a dealer for Pierce Manufacturing.
The new engine will replace a truck that has been in service with the department for the past 30 years. “This is the second new truck that the company has received this year and we are very fortunate” said Chief White. “We have a great group of dedicated volunteers who not only provide emergency response but do a great job of fund raising, which has become more and more important as cost of equipment and insurances are steadily on the rise.” “Our service area has been blessed with volunteers, past and present, as those who come before us laid a great foundation for this department to grow.”