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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

Benton (IL) Moves Forward With $1.2 Million ‘Basic’ Engine Purchase

Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Benton (IL) Moves Forward With $1.2 Million ‘Basic’ Engine Purchase

Benton is acquiring a new $1.2 million fire engine to replace a 31-year-old truck.

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Mold Problem in Charlotte (NC) Fire Station Shuts Down Building for Months

Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Mold Problem in Charlotte (NC) Fire Station Shuts Down Building for Months

A southwest Charlotte firehouse will be closed for months due to mold remediation.

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Drones Transporting Organs? It Could Be More Efficient, NASA Study Shows

Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Drones Transporting Organs? It Could Be More Efficient, NASA Study Shows

A NASA study suggests drones could enhance kidney transportation efficiency.

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Editor’s Opinion: An Experience Worth Considering

Posted: Jun 24, 2026

Editor’s Opinion: An Experience Worth Considering

Spending that time in those temperatures provided a greater understanding of the heat we all will experience during a fire and how to endure such temperatures. It also provided an excellent atmosphere to learn how our PPE and SCBA will perform under realistic heat conditions.

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