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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

Posted: May 19, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Pumper

Roseville (MN) Fire Department, CrossFire pumper. Commander 4000 R611 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Rosenbauer N1500 direct drive PTO pump.

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West End Library Fire Station Project Topping Out Wednesday

Posted: May 18, 2016

West End Library Fire Station Project Topping Out Wednesday

EastBanc’s Square 50 development will feature a 15,500-square-foot new, state-of-the-art West End Fire Station, a 54,300-square-foot Affordable Housing building with 55 units at 60 percent AMI or less along with six market-rate residential units and a one level garage with 24 parking spaces. The Square 50 mixed-use complex will also house Squash on Fire — a revolutionary world-class, tournament-ready squash facility with eight courts and a full-service restaurant.

New Ashland City (TN) Fire Apparatus Coming Soon

The Ashland City Fire Department's new fire engine should arrive in town within the next two to three weeks, Fire Chief Chuck Walker said. The department purchased the new engine to replace an older one that was totaled in a fatal crash in April 2015 on Sams Creek Road.

The Ashland City Council previously approved the purchase of the 2015 Pierce PUC model truck, which cost $543,775.50.

A 1996 truck that was involved in the April 13, 2015, accident that killed a 26-year-old Kingston Springs woman was declared totaled by the insurance company and had to be replaced.

The wreck was not the fault of the fire department.

At the time of the accident, Walker said the truck that was damaged was almost 20 years old and would need to be replaced in a few years anyway.

The multi-purpose truck will have all the equipment the department needs to respond to fires, accidents and other emergencies.

Federal Grant will Help Upgrade Howland (OH) Fire Department Equipment

The Howland Township Fire Department will use a $133,572 federal grant to upgrade equipment that helps keep firefighters and citizens safe.

Congressman Tim Ryan announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved the grant from its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Howland Fire Chief James Pantalone says the grant will be used to replace older models of front line fire apparatus to include improved self-contained breathing apparatus packs, bottles, face pieces and voice amplifiers.

“As the annual capital fund budgets of fire departments decrease, these grants continue to assist with keeping fire departments budget in the black and keeps firefighters safe on the job,” said Chief Pantalone.

The goal of the AFG program is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and emergency medical service organizations.

Operations and Safety grants can be used for professional training, wellness and fitness programs equipment, personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities, and supplies that support firefighting and non-affiliated EMS operations and safety.