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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 20, 2022

Bond for New Fire Station on Ballot for Abilene (TX) Voters

Abilene voters are going to decide this election on an $8 million bond that will help build Fire Station 9, KTXS.com reported.

The proposed location for the new station is off of East 707 next to Highway 83/84 just south of Kirby Lake, the report said.

The annual cost for citizens would come with an increase of about $8 on their property taxes for every $100,000 that their property is worth according to city officials.

The $8 million price tag would cover design, construction and equipment costs but with inflation affecting prices everywhere, the hope is to get the project approved and finished before costs continue to rise, according to the report.

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Posted: Oct 20, 2022

Peoria (IL) Celebrates Newest Fire Station

Portrait of Edward B. Gaines Jr., the city’s first Black firefighter, unveiled during Wednesday’s ceremony. The new station is named after Gaines.

Peoria firefighters, city officials and community members on Wednesday gathered to celebrate the city’s newest fire station, CentralIllinoisProud.com reported.

The Edward B. Gaines Jr. Fire Station 4 in South Peoria is named after the city’s first Black firefighter. He served for 21 years from 1957 to 1978, the report said.