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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

Posted: Feb 10, 2016

Grant Helps Troy (TX) VFD Buy Fire Equipment

The Troy Volunteer Fire Department has a new piece of equipment to help fight wildland fires.

The fire department purchased a new slip-on unit after it received a $17,000 grant from the Rural VFD Assistant Program through Texas A&M Forest Service. The unit has a 780 gallon water tank and a 23 horse power pump, which can pump 250 gallons of water per minute, according to the Texas A& M Forest Service news release.

According to Texas A&M Forest Service, water availability when fighting wildland fires on the farmland near Troy can be a challenge.

"The 780-gallon water tank will help to relieve concerns over water accessibility when fighting fires in the rural environment," said Mitchell LaMonte, Texas A&M Forest Service, RFC.

The Texas A&M Forest Service will give $24.3 million to volunteer fire departments across Texas. The grants help them purchase equipment and receive vital training.

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Broncos Super Bowl 50 victory parade and rally [PHOTOS]

Posted: Feb 10, 2016

Broncos Super Bowl 50 victory parade and rally [PHOTOS]

Spurred on by civic euphoria and a favorable forecast, huge crowds are expected to line the streets of downtown Denver on Tuesday for the parade and celebration of the Broncos' 24-10 Super Bowl 50 victory two days earlier over the Carolina Panthers.

Knowing what we know about falls from apparatus, would you allow yoru fire department to transport people like this during a parade?

Fire Apparatus Used During Broncos Victory Parade

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Knowing what we know about falls from apparatus, would you allow your fire trucks to be used like this?

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Henrico (VA) Fire Truck Stuck on Icy Interstate Overpass

Posted: Feb 10, 2016

Henrico (VA) Fire Truck Stuck on Icy Interstate Overpass

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A Henrico fire truck got stuck on an icy overpass while responding a crash in eastern Henrico, according to police at the scene. The stuck fire truck blocked lanes on Interstate 295, near Interstate 64, in the East End.