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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

June 2026 Apparatus Showcase

Posted: Jun 1, 2026

June 2026 Apparatus Showcase

Check out this month's collection of recent deliveries, including pumpers, ladder trucks, wildland rigs, and rescues.

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June 2026 Recent Apparatus Orders

Posted: Jun 1, 2026

June 2026 Recent Apparatus Orders

Take a look at what rigs departments are ordering nationwide in this month's Recent Orders listing.

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The Unsustainable Challenges of the Modern Fire Apparatus Fleet

Posted: Jun 1, 2026

The Unsustainable Challenges of the Modern Fire Apparatus Fleet

It is essential to ensure that apparatus fleets do not become obsolete faster than they can be delivered to maintain responsible use of public funds and ensure public safety.

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Audible Warning Devices Get Smarter

Posted: Jun 1, 2026

Audible Warning Devices Get Smarter

The same intelligence we see being built into emergency warning lighting is also finding its way into audible warning systems, more tightly integrating visible and audible warning.

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