Local News
- VIDEOS: Explosions obliterate fireworks facility in Esparto, causing outages and nearby evacuations
- Person rescued from rooftop of Rogers high-rise building under construction
- Tok restaurant feeds wildfire first responders
- ‘Hole in our hearts’: 2 with fire rescue squad in Richmond County die in two days
- Multiple fire departments respond to fire at sawmill in Alapaha
National News
- Madre Fire in California Explodes to 35,350 Acres Blackened
- ‘A long recovery ahead’: Doctors say Idaho firefighter injured during ambush is in stable condition
- ‘Fast moving’ Apple Acres Fire burns 2,000 acres in Washington
- Update: 7 people unaccounted for, 2 injured after Yolo County fireworks explosions, Cal Fire says
- Paws on Patrol: Cal Fire’s K-9’s help sniff out Fourth of July fire risks
How to: Washing Fire Apparatus
How to:BY MARK WATTERS
Fire departments spend millions of dollars on fire apparatus. We learn how to drive them with precision, but how much time have we spent researching how to care for and clean these pricey apparatus? I’m sure most departments use the same equipment to clean the apparatus and make the same mistakes. It’s not our fault; we are creatures of old habits.
Please see the full Article at: https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/2020/08/01/how-do-you-wash-your-fire-apparatus/
Jobs: City of Vacaville – Senior Equipment Mechanic
JobsFull details are located here: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/vacaville/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2825549
The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for the position of Senior Equipment Mechanic in our Public Works Department. Currently we have one (1) vacancy and this recruitment will serve to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill additional vacancies that could occur over the next 12-month period.
The Senior Equipment Mechanic is responsible for tune-ups, service and making minor and major mechanical repairs to firefighting apparatus and equipment; gasoline, CNG, diesel, and electric-powered automobiles, trucks, buses, emergency vehicles; and construction, turf and maintenance equipment. This classification exercises lead worker responsibilities.
To view a complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.com.
OPENING DATE: 08/05/20
CLOSING DATE: 08/31/20
Jobs: City of Clovis, CA – Equipment Mechanic – Fire Equipment
JobsPlease see the posting for Fire Mechanic at the following link, all contact information is contained inside this document.
Equipment Mechanic 2000029