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Key Considerations for Purchasing Fire Apparatus: A Mechanic's Insights

In my 16 years as a mechanic and my experience with the Victoria Fire Department, I've learned first-hand how crucial it is to develop solid specifications when purchasing fire apparatus. This guide covers essential resources like fire service websites, manufacturer sites, and magazines that can aid in the process. I emphasize the importance of engaging with neighboring departments, attending trade shows, and comparing configurations from different manufacturers. Remember to consult the CAN/ULC-S515 and NFPA 1901 standards, and stay specific in your requests to ensure you get the right equipment for your needs.

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Key Considerations for Purchasing Fire Apparatus: A Mechanic's Insights

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  1. RESEARCH WHEN PURCHASING “HOW IMPORTANT IS IT” By Cory Meeres

  2. Who I am Mechanic for 16 years Master Level Emergency Vehicle Technician Joined the Victoria Fire Dept 4 years ago Member of the EVTA of BC

  3. My Purchasing Experience Faced with the task of developing specifications for a Pumper Where do you start Who can you talk too

  4. Resources Fire Service Websites Manufacturers Websites Fire Service Magazines Trade Shows Forums Neighboring Departments

  5. Fire Service Websites FireHouse.com FireRescue1.com FireApparatusMagazine.com www.evta.info/forums

  6. Manufacturers Websites Crimson www.crimson-fire.com E-One www.e-one.com Ferrara www.ferrarafire.com HUB Fire Engines www.hubfire.com KME www.kovatch.com Rosenbauerwww.rosenbaueramerica.com Spartan Chassis www.spartanchassis.com Smealwww.smeal.com SVI www.svitrucks.com Sutphenwww.sutphen.com

  7. Fire Service Magazines Fire Chief Fire Fighting in Canada Fire Engineering Firehouse Fire rescue

  8. Trade Shows FDIC Fire Department Instructors Conference BC Fire Chiefs / EVTA of BC Annual Conference International Fire Chiefs Conference

  9. Neighboring Departments Compare different types of configurations – before the spec Compare different manufacturers – after the spec

  10. Tips on spec writing Purchase a copy of CAN/ULC-S515 Purchase a copy of NFPA 1901 Don’t include details specific to one manufacturers build technique Be specific on what model of component you want Lighting – work from an NFPA compliant package Do your homework!!

  11. Commercial Pumper

  12. Custom Pumper

  13. This isn’t what I thought I was getting!!

  14. Contact Info Email cmeeres@victoria.ca Work Phone 920-3357

  15. EVT Info Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission Website www.evtcc.org

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