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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: Jan 20, 2022

Floydale (SC) Fire Department Apparatus Stolen, Recovered

A Floydale (SC) Fire Department apparatus that was stolen on Tuesday was recovered.

Sheriff’s officials say the truck was taken from the department after 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

They found the truck on Wednesday but provided no details.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2022

North Metro (CO) Fire Rescue District Takes Delivery of New Engine

The North Metro (CO) Fire Rescue District recently took delivery of its new engine.

The apparatus, a Pierce, will be housed at Station 65. It’s predecessor “proudly served the District for 14 years and will continue to be utilized as a reserve engine for the District,” a Facebook post reads.

Posted: Jan 20, 2022

Lincoln Township (MI) Fire Department Takes Delivery of 2022 Pierce Pumper

The Lincoln Township (MI) Fire Department recently took delivery of its new 2022 Pierce pumper.

The apparatus has a 1,250-gallons-per-minute Waterous pump and holds 1,000 gallons of water. There’s still more equipment to be added, but it should be placed into service soon.

With the new addition, the department is accepting bids for its predecessor: A 1995 GMC TopKick Pumper with a 750-gpm Hale pump and a 1,000-gallon tank with foam unit. It has 24,232 miles on it.

The bidding process will remain open until the February 8 board meeting.

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Posted: Jan 20, 2022

College Place (WA) Fire Department Replacing Apparatus, Buying SCBA

The College Place (WA) Fire Department is set to replace an apparatus and purchase protective equipment, on the heels of city council approval, reports union-bulletin.com.

Council recently approved the $700,000 truck purchase as well as up to $150,000 in additional funds on replacement SCBA equipment, the report says. The department will replace 14 SCBAs, 40 masks, and 28 air bottles.

The purchase is being made jointly with the Walla Walla Fire Department and Walla Walla County Fire District 4, according to the report.

The move was approved at a city council meeting, the entirety of which can be seen here: