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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

Photo of the Day: January 20, 2022

Sutphen—Westmere (NY) Fire Department SPH112 platform quint. Monarch cab and chassis; Cummins X12 500-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; 300-gallon polypropylene water tank; 112-foot platform ladder; Harrison 10-kW generator. Dealer: Phil Vander Molen, Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service, Syracuse, NY.

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Posted: Jan 19, 2022

Peach County (GA) on Verge of Getting New $512k Apparatus

The Peach County (GA) Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a $512,920 2022 engine, reports 41nbc.com.

The apparatus, which will be housed at Station 1, will replace a 2005 engine, the report says. The predecessor will be reassigned to a quieter station.

Watch the board meeting at which approval was given here.

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Posted: Jan 19, 2022

Manchester (IA) Council Approves $400k Apparatus Purchase

Manchester (IA) city council recently approved the purchase of a new $394,853 fire truck, reports manchesterpress.com.

Officials say the department will use some of its truck reserve money and some from the Manchester Fire Fighter’s Association, with the remainder coming via the city.

The new apparatus won’t be ready for at least 16 to 17 months, the report says.

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Posted: Jan 19, 2022

Henry County (GA) Fire Department Christens Station 6

The Henry County (GA) Fire Department recently cut the ribbon at its new Station 6, located at 30 Fairview Rd.

The facility will continue to serve an area of approximately 20 square miles of northern Henry County encompassing the communities of Fairview, Rex, Ellenwood, and Stockbridge, utilizing Engine and Rescue 6, the department writes on Facebook.