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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

Van Buren Fire Department Receives New Ladder Truck

Posted: Jul 28, 2016

Van Buren Fire Department Receives New Ladder Truck

VAN BUREN (KFSM) - One local fire department has recently undergone several major changes. It all started at the beginning of July when they hired a new fire chief. Now, the Van Buren Fire Department is welcoming another new addition to Fire Station Number 4 -- a new ladder truck with a 105-foot ladder.

"With having the extra 30 feet it will help put out fires at hotels," said Fire Chief Tim Arnold.

In the event of an emergency, firefighters can set up the ladder truck and start battling the flames in just minutes.

The new truck is capable of saving more lives as well as keeping firefighters safe.

"Its bigger and has more pumping capacity," Arnold said.

Although response times won't be any different, each call will have three pumpers and a ladder truck responding. Arnold said this is an overall better truck for them to use.

Clermont Firefighters to Dedicate $1 million Tower Truck

Clermont firefighters will honor a longstanding tradition while memorializing a former assistant fire chief this Friday at 10 a.m. when they hold a Push-Back Ceremony for their newest engine, a $1-million, 2016 Pierce Velocity, 100-foot aerial tower truck. The new truck, which includes a platform, replaces an older model.

The fire department needs a tower truck to reach some of the taller buildings that are now in the city, such as South Lake Hospital, which plans an expansion, and Crane’s View Lodge, a five-story assisted living facility.

The new fire engine be dedicated to Assistant Fire Chief April Hoover, who died of cancer Oct. 9, 2008. Her name and date of death are memorialized on the side of the new truck. Her brother, Jason Perrigo, will be in attendance.

The ceremony will take place at Fire Station No. 3, at 2155 Legends Way in Clermont, across from the National Training Center’s athletic fields.

The origin of pushing a fire truck into the station dates back to the time of horse-drawn engines when firefighters had to push the fire pumpers into the station because horses could only pull forward.

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.