By William C. Peters
I have been writing for Fire Engineering for more than 20 years, and this is my 10th annual apparatus supplement. I have always approached apparatus purchasing and safety from a purchaser's standpoint. Over the years, I have offered many successful techniques that I have developed and passed on to the fire service. In this article, I will condense many purchasing subjects into one "Reader's Digest" version. I sincerely hope that it will assist you in your purchasing project.
The process of specifying and purchasing fire apparatus has always been a challenge to fire chiefs. Purchasing fire apparatus represents a significant financial investment to the community. For this reason, fire apparatus must be economical and dependable and remain in service for many years. There are numerous steps involved in procuring new apparatus, and it is a long and sometimes technically oriented and cumbersome process, especially for those who are not familiar with the process.
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