Local News
- VIDEOS: 2 pilots die after helicopter fighting Dome Fire crashes, officials say
- Fight against Mineral Fire delayed due to standoff with accused killer, Placer sheriff says
- Arson investigators probe second fire in Old Town Newhall
- Governor declares state of emergency for upcoming El Niño season
- VIDEO: Newhall auto body shop catches fire again weeks after devastating Old Town blaze
National News
- VIDEOS: 2 pilots die after helicopter fighting Dome Fire in California crashes, officials say
- How one New York fire district went from 17 to 44 interior firefighters in 3 years
- VIDEO: Fire sweeps through apartment building in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood
- VIDEO: Crews put out fire on 60-foot sailboat in Florida
- Connecticut fire department discovers relic from 1860s
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