Fire Equipment Shop

The Wildland Fire Logistics Branch (WFLB) fire equipment shop supports the division. It does this by repairing, maintaining, and fabricating various types of vehicles and equipment used in DFPC operations. WFLB mechanics service State fleet vehicles. These mechanics ensure the vehicles are fire-ready. They also upfit the vehicles with various accessories specific to the vehicle. Pictured below is a DFPC mobile mechanic truck hauling an Incident Management Team support trailer (upper left). After that is a specialized K9 unit (upper right) outfitted to accommodate the Division’s arson investigation dog.

The team of mechanics and welders fabricate fire engines to support rural and wildland firefighting activity via the FEPP program. These engines are constructed from decommissioned military vehicles. Furthermore, they are key to  improving firefighting efforts within local government for many fire departments across the state. Below are before and after pictures illustrating the transformation from reclaimed military chassis to operations-ready engine. To learn about this program, visit the Federal Excess Property Program page.

WFLB also has a heavy equipment operator who specializes in transporting and hauling large vehicles and other equipment. Much of the equipment used by the Division is obtained through coordination with other state and federal agencies. This brings value to the department by reducing costs.