{"id":1993,"date":"2018-07-20T14:50:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T14:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.websitepreview.dev\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2021-04-08T12:46:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:46:14","slug":"consider-these-fire-apparatus-replacement-guidelines-before-your-next-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/consider-these-fire-apparatus-replacement-guidelines-before-your-next-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider These Fire Apparatus Replacement Guidelines Before Your Next Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase, \u201cdon\u2019t spend a dollar to save a dime\u201d. Simply put, this means that you should never spend excessive money to save a little bit. In the case of fire apparatus purchasing, this phrase packs a punch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s rare that a department would want to replace an aging fire apparatus. It may be an issue of access \u2014 for instance, a smaller department simply may not have the budget to get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/new-fire-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/preowned-inventory\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new-to-them apparatus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It could be a concern of cost, leaving your department wondering why they would buy an apparatus when they could repair the one they already have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There aren\u2019t any hard and fast rules about fire apparatus purchasing, which can make it hard to navigate. Before you start looking for your new fire apparatus, read over these guidelines. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does the NFPA say? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/media.timesfreepress.com\/docs\/2008\/03\/Annex_from_01911-07.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Fire Protection Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers some fire apparatus replacement guidelines that a department should take into account before their next purchase. First, departments should execute caution when considering whether to refurbish or update their current apparatus. While it may seem like a good, quick fix, these smaller fixes add up quickly. Any trucks over 20 years old will see no value from upgrading, and after 25 years a fire apparatus should be retired. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NFPA has also provided a list of questions to answer as your department completes the purchasing process: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the <\/span><b>true <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition of the truck? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has it been in any accidents or has it encountered any other major issues? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it meet the needs of your department? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it fully operational, or does it just \u201cget by\u201d? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will a refurbished apparatus be as safe and operational as a new truck? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will it continue to work or is it obsolete? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the cost per year? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the trade-in value? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has it been long enough that you will lose all of your value? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the case for a new fire apparatus &nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City councils, purchasing committees or anyone else who plans to fund your apparatus likely will have a lot of questions for you. They may only see the number on the price tag and fail to understand the significance of the purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice these statements to help bolster your case: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A worn out fire truck puts everyone at danger.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not only is a poorly maintained apparatus a threat to the community, it\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firerescue1.com\/fire-chief\/articles\/130155018-Why-driving-apparatus-into-the-junkyard-isnt-cost-effective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">threat to the firefighters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who ride it day in and day out. If a firefighter cannot reach their destination safely and quickly, the chances of a disaster grow higher and higher. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>We need to do a comprehensive analysis.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just scanning over the cost and assuming a new truck would be more expensive is reductive. A new truck may be more expensive, but it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firerescue1.com\/fire-products\/fire-apparatus\/articles\/1304571-Analysis-When-to-repair-or-replace-fire-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires a deeper look <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into the other costs associated. Factor in insurance costs, downtime, maintenance, repair costs and depreciation. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinafirejournal.com\/Articles\/Article-Detail\/ArticleId\/2302\/When-should-you-refurbish-or-replace-your-fire-apparatus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Repairing doesn\u2019t change the age<\/b><\/a><b> of the unit.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Though it may buy time, it doesn\u2019t take years off the apparatus. As soon as an apparatus gets too old, it needs to be retired to fit NFPA standards. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\u201cIt works now\u201d isn\u2019t an excuse.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s hard to justify spending if there aren\u2019t any immediate issues, but waiting for a disaster isn\u2019t safe or productive. It\u2019s far better to be prepared than to get stuck during a fire because your apparatus is failing. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your department is looking to invest in a fire apparatus that will last them for years to come, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact Jon\u2019s Mid America<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can match you to the perfect apparatus for department\u2019s needs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase, \u201cdon\u2019t spend a dollar to save a dime\u201d. Simply put, this means that you should never spend excessive money to save a little bit. In the case of fire apparatus purchasing, this phrase packs a punch. It\u2019s rare that a department would want to replace an aging fire apparatus. 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