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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

Neptune Fire Co. (PA) Fire Apparatus Gets New Lease on Life

Posted: Sep 1, 2016

Neptune Fire Co. (PA) Fire Apparatus Gets New Lease on Life

Richland's Neptune Fire Co. has a new fire truck -- well, almost new. "It is not quite brand new,"Matt Marks, chief of Neptune Fire Co., said. "The chassis is new, but the box is from the original truck we had which was built in 1993."

The refurbished truck, which was financed by Lebanon Federal Credit Union, now has a Spartan chassis, a Cummins engine and an Allison transmission, which will make it easier for the fire company to get replacement parts, which was not the case with the original Volvo chassis.

"That was one of the big factors in our decision to refurbish the truck -- the Volvo factor," Marks said. "We've already had to wait to have parts made in Sweden, and shipped to us -- that is a 10-week process, and it isn't cheap."

Because of the truck's age, original parts were becoming scarce for it in the U.S.

"About seven years ago, the transmission went out on it, and at that time there were only two transmissions for it in the country, one in Baltimore and one somewhere in Minnesota, and we got one of them," Marks said. "I guarantee there isn't another transmission floating around for it anywhere."

While the truck is technically refurbished by Fire Line Equipment, 4652 Division Highway, East Earl, Lancaster County, it is practically a new truck, according to Marks.

"It is like if you take a pickup truck, and you keep the bed, but replace the cab, chassis, transmission and everything else," he explained. "It is virtually a brand new truck, but for half the price of a brand new truck."

A new truck costs about $700,000, according to Marks.

"We spent about $380,000," Marks said.

Some of the funding for the truck came from Neptune's savings fund, and some of it came from financing through the credit union, Marks said.

"We get some funding from the borough, and some through fundraising -- the income is sporadic," Marks said. "We sat down with several different banks, but the credit union helped us out by tailoring a loan for us. They really worked with us to make this happen."

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Pierce Names MacQueen Emergency Group Its New Dealer in Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Dakotas - Fire Apparatus

Pierce Manufacturing announced today that MacQueen Emergency Group of St. Paul, Minnesota is the new Pierce dealer for the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. MacQueen Emergency Group is opening this brand new 43,000 square foot headquarters building in East St. Paul that will feature sales and support capabilities, including 14 service bays.

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) announced that MacQueen Emergency Group, a subsidiary of MacQueen Equipment Group of St. Paul, Minn., is the new Pierce dealer for the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Established in 1961, MacQueen – a well-known name across the Upper Midwest – represents several leading heavy-equipment brands including Pierce’s sister company, Oshkosh Airport Products.

“Pierce’s roster of fire and emergency dealers is the finest in the nation, and we’re very excited to announce the addition of MacQueen Emergency Group to this select group,” said Matt McLeish, Pierce Manufacturing vice president of sales and marketing. “MacQueen is a first-rate organization with a proven track record that spans more than half a century as well as deep roots within Oshkosh Corporation. MacQueen epitomizes the values of stability, professionalism and commitment to customer service. Pierce customers are well served by this move.”

The extensive footprint of MacQueen Emergency Group features a brand new 43,000-square-foot company headquarters on St. Paul’s east side that offers a training center and 14 service bays. The company will also serve Pierce customers from the 12,000-square-foot Apple Valley, Minnesota facilities previously used by the local Pierce service team (Red Power Diesel). Additionally, the company operates a full-service facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as a fleet of mobile service teams to blanket the territory.

“All of us at MacQueen are really excited and, for me personally, becoming a Pierce dealer is a career highlight. We look forward to meeting with and getting to know Pierce customers across our territory, and bringing to them a new level of service and support,” said Dan Gage, MacQueen Emergency Group co-owner and vice president of sales, who will lead the new fire and emergency team. “We will hit the ground running from day one with 15 new employees, including the Minnesota-based service group at Red Power Diesel, led by Dave Schneider.”

Visit www.piercemfg.com to learn more about Pierce.