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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: Nov 10, 2022

Apparatus Showcase: October 2022

delivery of the month

HME Ahrens-Fox—Marion (OH) Fire Department pumper. Ahrens-Fox AF1 custom cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; galvanized frame; coffin storage compartments; 5-inch front suction; lighting by SoundOff Signal. Dealer: Chris Niswander, Fire Safety Service, Huntsville, OH.

Spartan Emergency Response—Manchaca (TX) Fire Department pumper/tanker. International HV613 cab and chassis; International A26 430-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,250-gpm pump; ProPoly 3,000-gallon polypropylene water tank. Dealer: Jimmy Girvan, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Houston, TX.

Toyne—Algona (IA) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Akron Hi-Riser monitor; seating for eight; FRC LED 900-Q65 scene lights. Dealer: Tat Thygesen, Toyne Inc., Breda, IA.

Rosenbauer—Fenton (MO) Fire District 109-foot rear-mount aerial ladder quint. Commander cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,750-gpm pump; SAM pump controls system; ProPoly 500-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Hale Smart Foam 2.1 Class A foam system; Smart Power 8-kW generator. Dealer: Brian Franz, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO.

Rosenbauer—Staunton (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. Freightliner M2 106 4-door cab and chassis; Cummins L9 360-hp engine; Waterous CXVK 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; Rosenbauer FX 3⁄16-inch aluminum body; Rosenbauer EZ Climb access ladder. Sold by Steve Williams, Sentinel Emergency Solutions, St. Louis, MO.

Sutphen—Seminole County Fire Rescue, Sanford, FL, 100-foot aerial ladder

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Photo Apparatus of the Day: November 10, 2022

Ferrara—Georgetown (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. Spartan FC-94 cab with 10-inch raised roof and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 96-inch-wide extruded aluminum body; ROM roll-up compartment doors; FireTech Guardian Junior scene lights. Dealer: Mark Nixon, AEC Fire & Safety, Springfield, IL.

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Tucson (AZ) Fire Department Holds Grand Opening for Fire Station 8

The city of Tucson and the Tucson Fire Department Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station 8 at its new location on Tucson’s westside, KVOA.com reported.

Fire Station 8 is one of the busiest stations in the city and the country, the fire department says.

Fire Station 8 is the second of five new stations built with voter-approved Tucson Delivers sales tax fund, the report said.

The new fire station is located at 1025 West Prince Road.

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St. Paul (NE) Increases Sales Tax for New Fire Station

It’s good news for the St. Paul Volunteer Fire Department as they passed a major hurdle in getting a new fire station, KSNBLocal4.com reported.

St. Paul voters approved a 1/2 cent sales tax increase with nearly 800 votes cast on this ballot issue, the report said.

A fire official said the current building was built in the 1960s and at the time fit the needs of the department, but that has since changed. Right now, it only has a three-bay garage holding 10 vehicles. This poses challenges to access proper equipment when they are called out, the report said.

Fire trucks and equipment are larger today and they just don’t have the space for them in the current facility, the fire official said.

The proposed project costs $1.95 million, according to the report.