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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: May 18, 2022

Ocean City-Wright (FL) Puts Engine 1 in Service

Ocean City-Wright firefighters recently held a push-in ceremony for its new Engine 1 and put the apparatus in service.

See pics of the event below.

And the apparatus has already seen action on numerous calls.

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Posted: May 18, 2022

Marquette County (MI) to Purchase $621k Rescue Truck

Marquette County is set to purchase a new $621,201.52 emergency vehicle.

The apparatus is a 2023 Pierce Rescue 131 and will be used to support fire calls, accidents, and search and rescue missions. It can also refill air packs.

It will replace a truck that has been in service for about 30 years. It will take about two years for it to be put into service.

The agenda from the meeting at which the purchase was authorized can be seen here.

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Posted: May 18, 2022

Springfield (IL) Fire Department Donates Fire Truck

The Springfield Fire Department Tuesday donated a fire truck to local vocational school Capital Area Career Center, reports newschannel20.com.

The 1994 Luverne is unable to respond to calls, so now it’ll be used as a teaching tool.

Officials consider the donation a win-win. And it’s not the first time Springfield has been generous with its apparatus:
Woo-Hoo: Springfield (IL) Donates Two Engines to Elizabethtown.

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Posted: May 18, 2022

For $20k You Could Own Shawnee County (KS) Fire District 4’s 1998 Rescue Truck

Shawnee County Fire District 4 is selling for $20,000 its 1998 Ford F-350 XL Diesel Power Stroke 4WD Medium Duty Rescue Truck with a Central States 13-foot Rescue body.

The vehicle has tallied 22,379 miles but is still in working condition, the district says.

It comes equipped with an onboard Generac 7.2 kw single-phase diesel generator with 100-foot power cord reel and front and rear telescope scene lights.

“Selling absolutely ‘As Is’ with no warranty or guarantees,” the district says. “Price: $20,000 cash. Call 785-213-2524 with serious inquiries only. Located in Topeka, KS. First come = Next owner!”