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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

Burton Fire Apparatus Up for Auction Staying in Michigan

Posted: Mar 31, 2016

Burton Fire Apparatus Up for Auction Staying in Michigan

A Burton fire truck that was up for auction is staying in Michigan, and it may even return to the city for parade appearances. The 1969 GMC brush truck was sold to a Chesaning man in an online auction for $15,800 last week.

"It had been with fire department for 47 years," said Kirk Wilkinson, assistant fire chief for the Burton Fire Department. "It held some sentimental value to some people, and some people were sad to see it go, but it needed to be done."

Wilkinson said the cost of upkeep, storage and insurance on the truck was just too much cost to justify keeping it for a couple parade appearances a year, so the decision was made to sell the vehicle.

The city purchased the truck brand new from GM in 1969 and it stayed with the department since then.

Salado Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Fire Apparatus Burns

The Salado Volunteer Fire Department's rescue fire truck caught fire and burned Wednesday night on the way to an accident call.

The loss of the rescue fire truck leaves the department in bad shape to answer calls on Interstate 35 and elsewhere, Fire Chief Shane Berrier said.

Until a replacement is found, the department is loading its emergency gear into the bed of a ¾-ton pickup for emergency call, Berrier said.

A replacement truck will cost about $200,000, Berrier said.

Fire Apparatus and Vehicle Collide in Delaware

Police are investigating an accident involving a fire truck and another vehicle in Christiana, Delaware.

One person in the vehicle suffered a minor injury, and was taken to Christiana Hospital. A second person in the vehicle refused treatment at the scene.

No word on why the vehicles collided.

IAFC's VCOS Teams Up with TargetSolutions for the 2016 Training Officer Recognition Award

TargetSolutions, the leading provider of computer-based training management applications for public safety agencies, is honored to work with the IAFC’s Volunteer & Combination Officers Section for the 2016 Training Officer Recognition Award.

For the third year in a row, TargetSolutions will sponsor the annual distinction bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates innovation in firefighter training. The award acknowledges exemplary conduct befitting of a training officer and recognizes creativity and commitment to best practices.

“We’re excited to work with the VCOS once again and recognize a member of the fire service who is committed to providing personnel with the training they need to be safe and effective,” said TargetSolutions’ Director of Sales Jeff Oathout.

“We take training very seriously. We realize how critical it is to a department’s success and for us, partnering with the VCOS for the Training Officer Recognition Award is a tremendous opportunity to honor someone who shares that same commitment.”

Applications for the award are being accepted now through May 31. To make a nomination, go online to http://learn.targetsolutions.com/vcos-recognition-2016.

Please note, nominees should be chiefs, training officers, or others acquainted with training and must be an IAFC member, or come from a department where the department or the chief of the department, is an active IAFC member.

The winner of the award will receive a trip to San Antonio for Fire-Rescue International, which is scheduled Aug. 17-20. Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations, as well as a plaque commemorating the award, will be presented to the winner.

Capt. Chip Everett of Oshtemo (MI) Township Fire Department and Asst. Chief Brad Pinsky (NY) of Manlius Fire Department won the prestigious award in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

In addition to the Training Officer Recognition Award, TargetSolutions is offering VCOS members a discount on the industry’s most powerful online training management system. Departments will receive $500 off TargetSolutions’ set-up fee, plus an additional 10 percent off user fees. If interested in this discount, please go online to http://learn.targetsolutions.com/iafc-vcos-membership-offer.

For more information on TargetSolutions, please contact them at (800) 840-8048.