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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

Former Fire Engine Is One Hot Smoker

Posted: Apr 28, 2016

Former Fire Engine Is One Hot Smoker

Not everybody has the ability to glance over a 1957 International once used as a water tanker fire truck and envision a barbecue smoker.

But Meridian mechanic Terry Wilson did just that.

It took Wilson and fellow mechanic Tony Todd seven years to build a three-pit smoker. The vehicle, which once extinguished fires, now satisfies the palate with all sorts of delicacies at catered events.

The former fire truck was once a part of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department in Kemper County.

"My dad bought it and was going to make a dump truck out of it," Wilson said. "I walked one time around the truck and said I wanted it. I saw a barbecue smoker in it. After a couple of years, my dad decided he wasn't going to do the dump truck and let me have it."

Wilson said the smoker became operational in 2013. The first catered event using the new smoker was Run for the Wall bike ride just before Memorial Day at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center. Some 400 meals were prepared during that particular event.

New North Corning Fire Engine Bolsters Department Fleet

The North Corning Fire Department purchased a brand new engine recently to add to its ability to combat blazes.

The North Corning Fire Department added a new fire engine recently to strengthen the department’s fleet.

The new engine was built by Midwest Fire in Luverne Mn and replaces two of the department's aging engines.“It’s an all in one truck versus having two separate trucks,” North Corning Fire Chief Dave Wyre said.The engine measures out at 33 feet and 60,000 pounds, officials said. It carries 3,000 gallons of water and is suitable for a variety of circumstances.

The truck cost $270,000. The department paid for the truck via a loan through Community Leasing Partners.The department also purchased a modified 2013 GMC truck alongside the new engine for transporting additional firefighters and extra tools.

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Rosenbauer Aerial

The Perth East Fire Department, Ontario, Canada, recently took delivery of a Rosenbauer Viper aerial built on a Commander 3000 chassis.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2016

Fire Apparatus: Spartan ER Pumper

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Roslyn Highlands Fire Company, Roslyn Heights, NY

Intelligent Pump Solution (IPS), Sold by Hendrickson Fire Equipment

CHASSIS

Spartan Metro Star LFD 10” Raised Roof
Seating Capacity: 6
Cummins ISL 9 450-hp Engine
Allison 3000 EVS Transmission
Extreme Duty Interior
Multiplexed Electrical System
Occupant Advanced Protection System™
Overhead HVAC
Front: 21,500 lbs. Rear: 27,000 lbs.
21” Front Bumper Extension
179” Wheelbase

BODY

Stainless Steel Body
Rescue Style Body Configuration
2484 Cu. Ft. of Storage
SCBA Smart Storage Compartments
100 Percent Payout Crosslays at Low Height w/Roll Out Tray
Four 9,000 lb. Rated Pull Winch Receivers
Weather Tight Coffin Compartments
Cord Reel with FDR Rollers
2 Amkus Rescue Reels
Increased maneuverability
Two access ladders to dual walkways
Will-Burt NS light tower with 4 whelen Pioneer lights
Stokes and backboard storage over pump
R-2 compartment equipped with secondary door for cribing
Whelen LED Lighting Package
Harrison 10.0-kW Generator w/AMKUS Super Simo unit
Hose Storage capacity: 500’ of 2.5” with walkways on each side
Pressure Amkus System located near pump controls

PUMP AND PLUMBING

Compact pump design allows the operator a more safe and ergonomic work environment.
Hale DSD 1,500-gpm Pump
500-Gallon Tank Capacity
Enclosed pump controls
Color-coded pump panel provides operator with organized working layout

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