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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

Voters to Decide on Tax to Benefit the Leadwood Fire Department

Posted: Mar 3, 2016

Voters to Decide on Tax to Benefit the Leadwood Fire Department

The Leadwood Fire Protection District is proposing a three-year graduated tax initiative that would produce an estimated total of $38,725 for the district over the three-year period. The estimate is based on 2015 property tax assessment valuations.

In addition, the average cost of firefighting gear and equipment has increased between three and five percent every year.The purpose of the graduated tax increase would be to fund some much-needed maintenance and replacement of firefighting equipment, new gear, equipment safety testing, training and other aspects of maintaining the services received by citizens of the district.

If passed, the tax would be for the fire protection district only. No other city, district or county agency would receive any of the tax money.

In addition, the tax initiative will not be used to fund a paid firefighter. Fire Chief Kevin Lewis said that the Leadwood Fire Department will remain a 100 percent voluntary force.

Baytown Fire Trucks, Ambulances Now Feature "In God We Trust" Stickers

34;In God we trust" decals are being displayed on city fire trucks and ambulances in Baytown.

Baytown City Council supported the move. Similar stickers were placed on city vehicles in Katy, Angleton and Liberty County recently.
Baytown City Manager Rick Davis says he has another idea where the motto can be placed.
The American Civil Liberties Union says stickers placed on public vehicles is a violation of the separation between church and state.

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Pumper

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Hingham (MA) Gets Pair of Fire Apparatus

Posted: Mar 2, 2016

Hingham (MA) Gets Pair of Fire Apparatus

Town residents will soon see a pair of shiny, brand-new fire engines at the station and on the streets. Ten months after town meeting approved their purchase, firefighters began training with the vehicles and all their equipment this week.

Fire Chief Robert Olsson said the two engines will go in service in March, replacing two engines the town bought in 1991 and 1993. The new engines were delivered by a Wisconsin manufacturer earlier in February.

The April 2015 town meeting approved $1.2 million for the engines and all the new apparatus. With the oldest engines now retired, Hingham’s fire fleet now includes 2002 and 2006 reserve engines and one "quint" unit, so named for its five capabilities – aerial and ground ladders, a water tank, pump and hose. The town also has two ambulances.