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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 Department's (MI) 1969 GMC Brush Appratus Up for Sale

Posted: Mar 14, 2016

Burton Fire Department's (MI) 1969 GMC Brush Appratus Up for Sale

Burton's fire department is auctioning off its 1969 GMC brush truck. While the truck has a lot of history in the community -- not only has it made decades of parade appearances, but it was built in Flint with the tank hand-built by firefighters and the lettering hand-done - the department now feels it is financially irresponsible of them to keep it, the report says.

The truck, which was purchased brand new for Burton Fire Station 2 to fight brush and grass fires was replaced with a new GMC with a larger tank that will be easier to maintain.

Ambulance Donated for EMS program at Northampton Community College

Northampton Community College students studying emergency medical services now will be able to practice emergency scenarios with a real ambulance. St. Luke's University Health Network recently donated an ambulance to the college for use in its EMS degree program and community training.

St. Luke's University Health Network recently donated an ambulance to the college for use in its EMS degree program and community training. The ambulance will be used by students to practice real-world scenarios similar to what they will be doing as an EMT or paramedic professional, said John T. Evans, EMS program manager, at the college.

The ambulance is the first the college program has owned. It is expected to be re-lettered with the college's name and stationed at the college's Fowler Center on Third Street in South Bethlehem.

Simulations may include placing a patient on a stretcher and into the ambulance, checking vital signs, administering medication and transporting the patient from an ambulance to the emergency room.

One Million to Replace Totaled Miami Valley (OH) Fire Apparatus

Insurance will cover most of the $1 million to replace a Miami Valley Fire District a ladder truck totaled in 2014 during a service call. The ladder truck was damaged while following a medic unit to a potential heroin overdose call in February 2014, according to MVFD Chief Matt Queen.

The fire district’s insurance company decided to total the vehicle -- a 2000 model -- due to the damage and age of unit, according to Queen. Documents show a new ladder truck will cost more than $1 million, about $640,000 of which will be through insurance, records show.

Extrication Equipment Stolen from Tulare County (CA) Fire Apparatus

The Jaws of Life, a hydraulic apparatus used to pry apart the wreckage of crashed vehicles in order to free people trapped inside, and some miscellaneous equipment disappeared during the night of March 2-3 from a Tulare County fire truck used for rescue and extrications.

It was there only for a few days while it was being used for training exercises. The firefighter on duty inside the station never heard a thing when a suspect(s) forced entry into the part of the truck storing equipment. The loss is estimated at $18,000.