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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

County Prepares to Replace Three Fire Trucks

Posted: Jul 28, 2016

County Prepares to Replace Three Fire Trucks

The Kings County Fire Department will be receiving three new fire trucks next week, which have been almost entirely paid for by donation or grants. Assistant Fire Chief Rick Smith said the Tachi Yokut tribe donated a 2016 Pierce fire engine earlier this year for the county's fire station on 18th Avenue, just north of the Santa Rosa Rancheria.

The other two engines, valued at about $1.2 million combined, will go to Kettleman City and Stratford. Smith said the Kettleman City engine is being paid for entirely by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. About half of the Stratford engine will be covered by CDBG funding.

Chuck Kinney, deputy planning director for the county, said the engines were purchased for those locations because CDBG money can only be spent on projects with a public benefit to “income-qualified” individuals, specifically those with low or moderate incomes.

“Both Stratford and Kettleman City have populations of more than 51 percent that meets the income requirements,” Kinney said.

Kinney said the county applies for CDBG funding annually and is currently preparing to apply for about $2 million of new projects, including improved handicapped accessibility on county roads and backup generators for water and wastewater services in Stratford.

Hickory's Antique Fire Engines to Be Restored to Former Glory

Firefighters across the nation are known for their service and dedication to their communities. That is especially true of a local father and son who have partnered together to preserve the pride and spirit of Hickory's historic fire department.

Senior Firefighter David Mills, a current member of the Hickory Fire Department, and his father, George, have purchased three fire trucks from the City of Hickory; a 1919 American LaFrance Type 75 triple, a 1924 American LaFrance Type 75 triple, and a 1924 American LaFrance Type 14-6 combination service ladder.

The two plan to restore the antique engines and drive them in local parades and shows and allow the community to enjoy this unique part of Hickory’s history.

George Mills, former Chief of Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department, spent a large part of his life as a volunteer fireman. He instilled the love of community service into his son, who from an early age wanted to be a firefighter as well, and went on to begin his volunteer fire service at the age of 16.

French Fire Trucks Dating Back to Early 20th Century Found in Warehouse

Some of the emergency vehicles in a secret location in rural France are 100 years old Fire departments across country tried, and failed, to raise funds in 1990s to restore and rehouse the retired engines Belgian photographer-urban explorer, Vincent Michel, 55, managed to locate warehouse after hearing rumours Abandoned and caked in dust, these fire engines were once the pride of France's 'brigade des sapeurs-pompiers'.

Packed tightly in a warehouse set up by the authorities, the emergency vehicles - some 100 years old - were meant to have eventually been rehoused in a museum but the plans fell through.

Fire departments across the country tried, and failed, to raise funds in the 1990s to restore the dozens of retired engines.

As a result, the vehicles wound up in this secret location in rural France: a fire engine 'graveyard'.

Beech Grove Fire Department Holds a Dedication for Its New Fire Engine. - Southside Times

Beech Grove firefighters and community members gathered at Station 57 on Churchman Avenue on July 27 to get a glimpse at the new fire engine during a Fire Truck Dedication. As part of the dedication, firefighters placed their hands on the new engine as South Emerson Church of God Pastor Paul Kirby said a prayer.

As part of the dedication, firefighters placed their hands on the new engine as South Emerson Church of God Pastor Paul Kirby said a prayer. The new engine was then sprayed down with water from the to-be-retired fire engine. Firefighters then pushed the new engine into the station, getting it ready to go out and serve the community.

“It’s going to be a fine truck for the citizens of Beech Grove,” said Brian Butler, engineer. “It will be a nice, safe truck for our firefighters on the job. Safety is something we took number one priority in. We’re happy that Smeal and Hoosier Fire came together to build such a nice engine for us.”

A committee consisting of Beech Grove firefighters Butler, Michael Boone and Brent Henady worked for the past two years to design a fire engine. The firemen listened to the ideas of everyone on their shifts, working together to create the safest, most efficient truck possible within the given budget. The estimated value is $389,000.00 and is paid in full.