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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: Aug 10, 2022

A $1.7 Million Rescue Truck Approved for Cambridge (MD) Firefighters

A $1.7 million rescue truck for the Rescue Fire Company in Cambridge, MD, has been approved by the city council, according to a report published by The Star Democrat.

According to the report, the unanimous approval came after hours of discussion with the fire chief telling councilors why it was necessary to buy the truck.

The report said the councilors were told the 1999 rescue vehicle was not meeting the department needs presently and the new truck was necessary to provide the city with protection. The truck will hold all the rescue equipment needed in the city and is expected to last about 30 years, according to the report.

The fire company will soon contract with a builder to have the apparatus built, according to the newspaper.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2022

Fire Apparatus of the Day: August 10, 2022

Spartan Emergency Response—Clare (MI) Fire Department pumper. Metro Star MFD cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,750-gpm pump; ProPoly 1,200-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Scott Patchin, CSI Emergency Apparatus, Grayling, MI.

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Posted: Aug 10, 2022

‘Gone in 30 Seconds’ – Shingle Springs (CA) Loses Two Rigs in Wildfire at Six Rivers National Forest

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department lost two rigs when fire burning at Six Rivers National Forest overran the vehicles Monday.

The crew from El Dorado County had parked the rigs what they thought was a safe distance from the fire, but a shift brough flames racing up a hill and it consumed the vehicles in less than 30 seconds, KCRA reports.

Fire was so hot, one piece of apparatus was completely incinerated. The crew lost all the gear they had brought, including firefighting tools, tents, clothing and food. In total, the loss was valued at over $1 million, KCRA reported.

No one was injured in the incident, and the 19 firefighters were able to find shelter with the Red Cross. The Six Rivers Lightning Complex fire has burned 7,000 acres.

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Vicksburg (MS) Fire Department Dedicates Two Fire Engines

Vicksburg (MS) Fire Department dedicated two new apparatus at a ceremony on Monday, according to a report published by WLBT NBC 3.

The two trucks, both built by E-ONE, cost $550,000 and are expected to be in service for the next 25 to 30 years, according to the report, which also said the state’s fire marshal’s office and the state legislature helped with the purchase.

The new apparatus will replace units put in service in 1983, according to the news station.