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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: Oct 13, 2022

Refurbished Mack/Saulsbury Coming Soon As a Reserve Rescue Squad for DC Fire & EMS

The DC Fire & EMS Chief’s Twitter account posted photos of a Mack/Saulsbury police truck being converted into a reserve unit for the fire department.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

New Fire Engine Delivered to Grady County (GA) Fire And Rescue

Grady County Fire and Rescue has a new addition to its fleet, WFXL.com reported.

On a post made to the department’s Facebook page, Grady County Fire and Rescue said that this is the first, brand new engine that the county has ever bought, the report said.

The 2023 Pierce Freightliner will replace the current 1986 Sutphen, which has served the community for more than 20 years, according to the report.

The new engine is equipped with a 1,250-gallons-per-minute Darley pump and carries 1,000 gallons of water versus the 500 gallons on the current fire engine.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Wichita (KS) City Council Approves $4M for Two New Aerial Apparatus

The Wichita City Council Tuesday approved $4.06 million in 2023 for two new aerial apparatus, Audacy.com reported.

Th new apparatus will likely to be deployed in the southwest and southeast parts of the city, according to the report. The council also approved equipment for those trucks, at a cost of just over $606,000.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Augusta (GA) Fire Truck Funding Recommendation $4M Short of Department Request

An Augusta (GA) commission committee’s recommendation for funding new fire trucks is $4M short of what the fire department recommended, WJBF.com reported.

A fire official wants almost $7 million in Rescue Act funds for new fire trucks and light vehicles, the report said. The Public Safety committee recommended $3 million because commissioners say only about $8 million in unassigned Rescue Act funds remain.

A city official said he did not want to use up all of the federal money available because there are other projects the money could be used for, the report said.

Another committee meeting is scheduled for next week, according to the report.