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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: Feb 5, 2022

Cape Coral (FL) Fire Department Gets Assist from Good Samaritan

The Cape Coral (FL) Fire Department received help fighting a garbage truck fire Thursday morning from good Samaritan Andrew Gonzalez.

Around 10:45 a.m., the department’s Engine 11, Truck 4, and Battalion 2 were responding to a call of a vehicle fire in the Sandoval community. When crews arrived, they found a Waste Pro truck on fire and Gonzalez spraying it with a hose to contain it.

As per policy, Waste Pro dumped the load and firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. There were no injuries reported, and Waste Pro cleaned up the dumped garbage.

Gonzalez received a Community Recognition Coin for his actions.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2022

Five Laurel County (KY) Fire Departments Getting New Pumper

Laurel County (KY) officials recently approved the purchase of pumper trucks for five county fire departments, reports sentinel-echo.com.

The fiscal court says it will pay $300,000 per department for the purchase, with Keavy Fire Department the only company falling under the threshold.

Keavy’s bid was $299,250; Crossroads’ purchase was $322,675; Swiss Colony’s was $309,675; Campground’s was $303,950; and Laurel County Fire Department was $303,798, the report says.

The money came via a COVID relief grant.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2022

Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Apparatus Crashes

A Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue truck crashed in the southwest part of the city Thursday afternoon, reports wsvn.com.

Police officials say the apparatus struck an SUV around 3:10 and then ran into a bus stop near Southwest 160th Street and the Busway along US-1.

The front of the truck sustained damage, the report says, and a firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

It’s unknown if the crew was responding to a call at the time of impact.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2022

Monroeville (AL) Firefighters Respond to Flood in Their Own Firehouse

The East Claiborne Street fire station in downtown Monroeville (AL) flooded Thursday after heavy rain and storms hit parts of the state.

Footage released by the Monroeville Fire Department shows the damage as firefighters and engines are surrounded by floodwater. Flood warnings remained in effect Friday.