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Archive for December, 2008
Specifying and Purchasing Fire Apparatus
Friday, December 5th, 2008
by Bill Peters
Specifying and purchasing fire apparatus can be a very difficult process, especially for the fire chief or truck committee who is unfamiliar with the procedures involved. Due to the infrequency of this process, few chiefs have the opportunity to become thoroughly familiar with the intricacies of apparatus purchasing. The common method utilized by many purchasers, is to rely solely on the advice and guidance of an apparatus sales person. This can add to the anxiety and apprehension of the chief who is concerned with obtaining suitable apparatus, at a reasonable price, for his community.
Preparing specifications and purchasing fire apparatus are major responsibilities that represent a sizable, long term investment of community funds.
If there is only one thing that I learned over the many years that I have been involved in purchasing fire apparatus for my department, as well as for private consulting clients is “Organization is the key to success.” Whether you are planning a vacation, establishing a training program or purchasing a piece of fire apparatus, get organized!
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