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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: Sep 3, 2022

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Involving Longview (TX) Fire Engine

Longview (TX) police say the driver of a Longview fire engine failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in the death of a Hallsville man, KLTV.com reported Friday.

According to the police Facebook post, an initial investigation revealed an LFD fire engine was traveling west on Alpine Road at 6:35 p.m. Thursday and failed to yield right-of-way while turning onto East Ann Drive. James Ray Neuville, 60, was driving a motorcycle east on Alpine Road and laid his motorcycle on the ground to avoid collision with the fire engine, the report said.

Fire personnel on scene immediately began providing aid to Neuville. Neuville later died at a Longview hospital, according to the report.

According to a Longview fire official, the driver of the fire engine has been placed on administrative leave.

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Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Kansas City (MO) Fire Officials Unaware of Driver Complaints Before Deadly Crash

Fire officials at the Kansas City (MO) Fire Department did not know about the concerns raised about one of their pumper-truck drivers until after the deadly crash in Westport, according to court documents obtained by the KSHB.com.

An email sent months before the crash detailed concerns and complaints about the fire truck driver, the report said.

For more on this story, please go to the report.

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Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (MS) Gets New Fire Truck

The Golden Triangle Regional Airport (MS) recently took delivery of a second Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Truck, WCBI.com reported.

The state of the art Striker 4×4 truck can carry up to 1,700 gallons of water and handle off-road conditions. A Federal Aviation Authority covered $878,000 price tag, the report said.

The firefighting crew has completed training on the truck, and it is already in service, the report said.

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Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Nearly $1 Million Grant Awarded to Greenfield (MA) for New Fire Station

The City of Greenfield (MA) has been awarded nearly $1 million through a federal grant to help construct a new fire station for the Greenfield Fire Department, WWLP.com reported.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $987,000 for the city to build a new fire station. The money will also be used for emergency medical services, healthcare related audio/video equipment and a generator, the report said.

The construction of a new fire station is expected to cost approximately $21.7 million. The city expects to break ground for the new fire station, located on Main Street near Coombs Avenue, this fall. The station will become the new headquarters in late 2023, the report said.