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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 4, 2022

Podcast: E-ONE’s Electric Fire Apparatus, the Vector

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Web Editor Andrew Corselli speaks with Roger Lackore, Director of Product Development, and Mike Virnig, VP Sales, about E-ONE’s electric fire truck, the Vector.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2022

North Branch (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company Takes Delivery of New Engine

For the first time in 20 years, the North Branch (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company has a new engine.

Engine 49-8, a 2021 Seagrave, holds 750 gallons of water and pumps 2,000 gallons per minute.

“She’s currently in our firehouse and will be making her first call run in the coming days!” the department writes on Facebook.

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Lake McMurray (WA) Fire Department’s Station Robbed, Vandalized

The Lake McMurray (WA) Fire Department (Skagit Valley Fire Department 15) says that over the weekend at least three people broke into its station, stole tools, and left the facility damaged.

However, there’s one bright side: The incident was caught on tape.

Now the department and police officials are asking for help if anyone knows the suspects:

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Photo of the Day: February 4, 2022

E-ONE—Monticello (IN) Fire Department stainless steel, side-mount pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 single-agent foam system; Will-Burt Night Scan Chief NS2.3-600WHL light tower; Smart Power 6-kW generator. Dealer: Shawn Junker, Fire Service Inc., St. John, IN.

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