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Welcome

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

Commentary: The Importance of EVTs, Manufacturer Initiatives, and Fleet Technology

Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Commentary: The Importance of EVTs, Manufacturer Initiatives, and Fleet Technology

Chris Mc Loone explores the importance of EVTs, how manufacturers are working to bring lead times down while offering options to get fire departments their rigs faster and how technology is playing a role in fleet maintenance.

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CT Fire Truck Hit at Crash Scene

Posted: Sep 22, 2026

CT Fire Truck Hit at Crash Scene

A Waterbury fire truck at an I-84 crash scene was struck by a passing motorist Sunday night.

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Anderson (IN) Fire Department Dedicates New Pumper Truck

Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Anderson (IN) Fire Department Dedicates New Pumper Truck

Anderson Fire Department dedicated a new $599,000 pumper truck at Station 4, a demo purchase that saved about $130,000.

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Braun to Feature Custom Express Plus Ambulance Built for Metropolitan EMS

Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Braun to Feature Custom Express Plus Ambulance Built for Metropolitan EMS

Braun Ambulances will feature a custom Express Plus Type I for Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services at EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida, from September 30 to October 2.

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