Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook

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Product Description

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

โ€ข Apparatus types and features

โ€ข Refurbishment vs. new purchase

โ€ข Getting started

โ€ข Documenting your needs

โ€ข Special apparatus features

โ€ข Apparatus electrical and warning signals

โ€ข Equipment

โ€ข Writing the final specifications

โ€ข Going to bid

โ€ข Bid evaluation

โ€ข Preconstruction conference and intermediate factory inspection

โ€ข Final inspections

โ€ข Delivery and training

โ€ข Preventive maintenance and warranty

โ€ข Epilogue

โ€ข Index