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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 18, 2022

Fire Apparatus of the Day: August 18, 2022

Toyne—Douglas (NE) Volunteer Fire Department, Palmyra Rural Fire District pumper. Spartan F 94 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 380-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; stainless-steel body; hydraulic ladder and hard suction rack; FRC LED 900-Q65 scene lights. Dealer: Joe Moller, Toyne Inc, Breda, IA.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Nampa (ID) Fire Department Breaks Ground on First New Station in 10 Years

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Nampa (ID) Fire Department’s first station in more than 10 years was held Tuesday afternoon, according to a report published by KTVB7.

The report said the new Station 6 will be at 1725 W. Roosevelt Avenue and will cut minutes off response times.

When finished, the new station will create nine to 12 additional jobs for the department, according to the report.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Mission (TX) Fire Department Building Sixth Station to Open in April

The Mission (TX) Fire Department is building its sixth fire station to keep the community safe, according to a report published by KRGV 5 News.

According to the report the city continues to experience growth which means the fire department will respond to more calls in different parts of the community.

The station, which is expected to be complete by April 2023, will also require additional staff and the city is looking at ways to hire additional personnel, according to the report.

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Saratoga Springs (NY) Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Third Station

Saratoga Springs (NY) Fire Department broke ground on a third station on Tuesday and the new facility will serve as the new home for the Saratoga County Hazardous Materials Response Team and as the regions emergency operations center, according to a report published by News 10.

According to the report, the new fire station has been long in the making and has been taken decades to gain momentum. The idea is to reduce response time to the Eastern Plateau area of Saratoga, closer to the Saratoga Race Course, the report said.