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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: May 11, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Pierce Pumper

Pierce Quamtum cab and chassis; Hale midship 1,500-gpm pump; 560-gallon tank; Cummins ISM engine; Pierce Command Zone™ electronics and control system.

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Tractor-Trailer Pulls into Hampton (VA) Fire Station on Fire

Posted: May 10, 2016

Tractor-Trailer Pulls into Hampton (VA) Fire Station on Fire

A tractor-trailer that was on fire pulled in to Hampton Fire Station 11, off Big Bethel Road, Monday morning.

Hampton Fire officials tweeted about the fire Monday morning, along with pictures of smoke coming from the truck’s trailer. Officials say the truck pulled into the station around 8:50 a.m.

Officials say crews were on their way to a fire alarm when they found the truck. It took crews 20 minutes to suppress the fire, and no injuries were reported.

Brecksville (OH) Plans to Renovate Fire Station

The city will start a two-year renovation of its single fire station later this year. The project will cost at least $450,000, and probably more, according to city Service Director Ron Weidig. The city will tackle more critical building repairs, like a roof replacement, this year, but due to budgetary concerns, will have to wait until 2017 to complete the overall renovation.

Last fall, the city hired City Architecture Inc. in Cleveland for $25,600 to identify structural problems with the fire station, which is on Brecksville Road just south of Ohio Route 82, next to City Hall. Meanwhile, the city came up with its own, separate list of needed fire station repairs.

Fire Chief Ed Egut said the fire station was built in 1951 with two bays. Three more bays were added in 1974, and in 1983, the city modified the building to accommodate a full-time staff.

Wilkesville VFD (OH) Acquiring Fire Equipment

Chief John Wood recently showcased the new equipment at the fire house, purchased thanks to a $49,450 safety grant. Wood shopped around for affordable gear and settled on Dill’s Fire and Safety Equipment in West Virginia.

First, there’s the new wet suits and a set of safety floatation vests in case of a water rescue. The department also received new rope rescue equipment, which would be of particular help in rough terrain and hills.

Included are new air bag and air jack systems, which can stabilize a vehicle and lift it under any entrapment scenarios.

All the firefighters will receive a fresh set of safety vests, complete with knives and helmets. For more traditional fire calls, the department has new nozzles and hoses to utilize.

New flashlights will be placed in each of the fire trucks. Strap lights were purchased to fasten onto helmets that can strobe in red and white flashes, which Wood said will especially help in fighting nighttime brush fires.

Lastly are the new emergency road signs to better help with traffic control.

Wood said he is proud of all these positive additions, though he already has one eye toward extra safety improvements. He is hoping to get one more fire truck with a larger tank capable of holding thousands of gallons of water.