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
โข Apparatus types and features
โข Refurbishment vs. new purchase
โข Getting started
โข Documenting your needs
โข Special apparatus features
โข Apparatus electrical and warning signals
โข Equipment
โข Writing the final specifications
โข Going to bid
โข Bid evaluation
โข Preconstruction conference and intermediate factory inspection
โข Final inspections
โข Delivery and training
โข Preventive maintenance and warranty
โข Epilogue
โข Index
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