Fire Apparatus Manager Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Annapolis, Maryland, United States
In today's challenging world of apparatus purchasing and deliveries, it is always good to have additional knowledge and experience to help you make that large purchase. We in the fire service are dealing with unprecedented apparatus costs, protracted delivery times, and the need to get your order right before price increases from the manufacturer. We will discuss the purchasing process, pre-engineering meetings, the engineering meeting and the delivery process. We will of course talk options that will work towards the benefit of the department operationally and ergonomically. In other words we are going to talk all things fire trucks!
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the purchaasing process involved in todays apparatus purchases.
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the importance of detailed specifications and proper understanding of the complicated purchasing issues with todays fire appartus purchases.
Upon completion, participant will be able to see options, features and designs that will enhance purchased apparatus from an operationally, mechanical and ergonomic standpoint.
