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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: Apr 11, 2022

AZ Paramedic Killed, Two Hurt in Crash Involving Ambulance, Truck

A paramedic was killed and two others hurt Friday in a crash involving a semi-truck and an ambulance with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Fire Department.

Video from the scene shows the cab of the ambulance sheared off from the rest of the rig. The crash happened on State Route 87 near McDowell Road, azfamily.com reported.

We are saddened by the tremendous loss of the #SRPMIC Fire Department paramedic who was killed in a crash earlier today. Our💙s are w/ the responder's family & w/the firefighter that remains in the hospital. Please keep them in your prayers tonight & the coming days #SaltRiverFD https://t.co/ltxDpP6O6T
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) April 8, 2022

A spokesperson from the Arizona Department of Safety said another paramedic in the ambulance is in extremely critical condition. The truck driver is said to have minor injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Marina (CA) Fire Chief Carjacked in Department SUV

Marina Fire Chief Doug McCoun was carjacked in his fire department SUV Friday around 9 p.m. while responding to a motor vehicle accident.

McCoun told reporters he first thought the man approaching his vehicle wanted assistance after the accident, but the man reached inside and pulled him out.

The Monterrey County sheriff’s department recovered the vehicle Saturday morning at the home of a woman who reported a stranger was in her house. They arrested 43-year-old Kevin Peck of Sacramento and charged him in the incident.

FIRE CHIEF CARJACKED | Marina Fire Chief Doug McCoun was carjacked following a crash involving a stolen Aston Martin, authorities said.
Details >> https://t.co/n5wk7YwnOB
— KSBW Action News 8 (@ksbw) April 9, 2022

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Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Photo of the Day: April 11, 2022

E-ONE—Aurora (IL) Fire Department 100-foot rear-mount aerial ladder. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; 100-foot aerial ladder with 750-pound dry/500-pound wet tip load; Federal warning light package; Fire Tech brow and scene lighting. Dealer: Greg Hansen, Fire Service Inc., Naperville, IL. (Photo by author.)

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Posted: Apr 10, 2022

Union City (MI) Fire Department Adds 75-Foot Aerial to Fleet

The Union City Fire Department has added a 75-foot aerial ladder to its fleet. The fire truck, which pumps 2,500 gallons per minute and has a 500-gallon water tank, replaces a 43-year-old ladder.

The apparatus was previously owned by Farmington Hills.