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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

Ukraine to Put Motorbike Ambulance on Road

Posted: Jun 6, 2016

Ukraine to Put Motorbike Ambulance on Road

Medical motorcycles save time in traffic and are cheaper than four-wheelers Ukrainian Union of Paramedics is planning to add a new dimention to medical care with the launch of bike ambulances in Kyiv.

Ukrainian Union of Paramedics is planning to add a new dimention to medical care with the launch of bike ambulances in Kyiv. Aimed at reducing deaths due to road accidents and emergency cases, this initiative will help save time in heavy traffic when a regular ambulance is unable to reach the patient on time.

The first fully-equipped motorcycle will be out on the roads of Ukrainian capital in April 2017. Until then, the organisers are looking for donors who would cover the cost of bikes and uniforms. The Union of Paramedics is ready to provide the new service with all necessary medical equipment.

Breakdowns Left Decatur Fire & Rescue (AL) Short of Apparatus

City officials are debating whether a recent rash of Decatur Fire and Rescue fire truck breakdowns are the result of past decisions to purchase used trucks. Two weeks ago, the fire department didn't have a ladder truck or reserve engine pumper, and Station 1 on Fifth Avenue Southwest was without a truck for a day because of the breakdowns, said Fire Chief Tony Grande.

Two weeks ago, the fire department didn't have a ladder truck or reserve engine pumper, and Station 1 on Fifth Avenue Southwest was without a truck for a day because of the breakdowns, said Fire Chief Tony Grande.

Grande said the department "just went through a spell" where multiple trucks broke down. He said it was particularly unusual for both of the city's ladder trucks to have problems requiring service at the same time.

Fire and Rescue usually operates with a ladder truck and eight pumper engines in service and a ladder truck and two pumper engines in reserve, but Grande said the breakdowns left the department a little short.

However, Grande said the city was covered. The department took advantage of a deal in which it can temporarily lease trucks from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, of Oak Grove.

Accident Involving Detroit Fire Apparatus

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Detroit police are on the scene of an accident involving a fire truck. The accident between the fire truck and a van happened at Iroquois and Charlevoix on the city's east side. No word yet on any injuries or what caused the crash.

Sussex (WI) Firefighter Accused of Driving Fire Apparatus While Drunk Resigns

A Sussex firefighter who was accused of driving drunk behind the wheel of a fire truck and hitting a parked car has resigned from the department. Chief Colin Curtis said Thomas Gerstner resigned Thursday after 19 years as a volunteer with the department. His resignation was effective immediately, the chief said.

Gerstner, 47, had been on administrative leave since his arrest on Monday. The Wisconsin State Patrol cited him for driving under the influence and with an expired license after they said he struck a car parked in a lot during a Memorial Day celebration.