Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook

Fire Apparatus Purchasing Handbook 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

382 pages/Softcover/1994