by William C. Peters, Battalion Chief and Apparatus Supervisor (Ret.), Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department
This text details the step-by-step instructions needed to write specifications, go out to bid, evaluate the bids, inspect the apparatus, and save your department money. Chief Peters provides insight into various apparatus features, real-life mishaps, maintenance programs, and warranty information that will help you and the department purchase the right vehicle for the job.
Contents:
Do we need a new rig? Justifying the purchase
• Apparatus types and features
• Refurbishment vs. new purchase
• Getting started
• Documenting your needs
• Special apparatus features
• Apparatus electrical and warning signals
• Equipment
• Writing the final specifications
• Going to bid
• Bid evaluation
• Preconstruction conference and intermediate factory inspection
• Final inspections
• Delivery and training
• Preventive maintenance and warranty
• Epilogue
• Index
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