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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: Dec 23, 2021

Muncy Area (PA) Volunteer Fire Department Almost Set for New Station

The Muncy Area (PA) Volunteer Fire Department is preparing to bid a project for a new fire hall, reports sungazette.com.

Officials say the construction will cheapen building maintenance and consolidate the three buildings the department owns into one facility. The move will ultimately relocate the fire hall from Main Street in Muncy Borough to East Penn Street in Muncy Township, right next to Brumer Pond Road.

The department purchased the property about a year ago for $230,000; construction is expected to begin this spring.

The construction will upgrade the facility from four closed bays to six pull-through ones, and the new digs will be strictly a fire station.

Previously, the Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Department owned the Clarkstown Station in Muncy Creek Township and the Paul Geringer social hall, which were acquired when several departments merged into Station 39, the report says.

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Posted: Dec 23, 2021

Trumann (AR) Fire Department Receives $20k Donation After Station Is Destroyed

The Trumann (AR) Fire Department received a $20,000 donation from Buddy’s Home Furnishings after its fire station was destroyed by a tornado earlier this month.

Officials say the new facility will take about a year to build.

FA reported at the time that recovery efforts were underway and going better than expected, and there were no fatalities reported. However, there were about 200 homes and buildings were destroyed.

Trumann Fire Department receives a $20,000 check from Buddy’s Home Furnishing pic.twitter.com/1SvPSOlkjr
— Karesse Clemons (@KaresseClemons) December 23, 2021

If you want to make monetary donations to help the town of Trumann and the people impacted by the recent tornado, please follow the link attached for information. https://t.co/Pk0lj9uABI pic.twitter.com/4LILh4hSdb
— ADEM (@AR_Emergencies) December 14, 2021

Tornado now Truman AR https://t.co/lVySFrv8sU
— Jeff Piotrowski (@Jeff_Piotrowski) December 11, 2021

TONIGHT: Trumann, AR, was one mid-South city ripped apart by a tornado Friday night, including one that came right through this fire station. 20 firefighters in the dept, 14 are volunteers. With 200+ homes damaged, the fire chief says there were no fatalities in the city. pic.twitter.com/R8eyT9wiEE
— Kayla Solomon (@KSolomonReports) December 13, 2021

Beginning of the path of the #trumann #arkansas #tornado. One house heavily damaged and several outbuildings destroyed, scattered to the northeast. #arwx pic.twitter.com/YGSbBdx9Mv
— michael david (@neachaser) Read more

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Posted: Dec 23, 2021

Scioto Township (OH) Fire Department Puts into Service Engine/Rescue 401

The Scioto Township (OH) Fire Department put Engine/Rescue 401 into service with a blessing and push-in ceremony at its station earlier this week, reports circlevilleherald.com.

The new apparatus boasts an X12 Cummins engine and is a combined engine and rescue truck which is replacing a 1998 Freightliner. A 2008 Frontline will serve as the department’s backup, the report says.

In addition, it features all battery-powered tools, new access points and storage, and more space.

Also, there’s a heat shield under the truck to protect it in the winter; the pumps are enclosed and accessed via hatch on the driver’s door; it’s the same equipment the prior truck, but better organized and 25% more space; and it holds 1,000 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam, according to the report.

Officials say the former apparatus was costing about $30,000 a year in repairs. The new truck was paid for by the 2019 fire levy as well as the CARES Act, the former of which will also fund a new under-construction station on Walker Road.

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Posted: Dec 23, 2021

Photo of the Day: December 23, 2021

Alexis—Catron County Apache Creek (NM) Fire Department stainless steel pumper-tanker. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Detroit Diesel DD8 350-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump; 3,000-gallon polypropylene wet side water tank; Fold Da Tank storage top right compartment; ROM satin finish roll-up compartment doors. Dealer: Jeff Woods, Firefighter Trucks, Las Cruces, NM.

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