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02.11.15 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

Custom vs. Commercial Chassis – 10 Key Differences to Consider

With budgets being tight and new apparatus costing well into the six-figure range, fire departments everywhere are looking for ways to save. And when it...

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01.27.15 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

6 Tips for a Successful Final Inspection with Your Apparatus Manufacturer

After months of debating different specs, pouring over designs, and deciding what features to include on your new rig, your department’s new apparatus is finally...

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01.19.15 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

The 5 Best Features of a Rescue Pumper

There are plenty of reasons why Rescue Pumpers have evolved into an essential tool in today’s fire service. As more and more fire departments see...

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12.16.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

Why a Rescue Pumper Has Evolved Into An Essential Tool In Today’s Fire Service

When it comes time to purchase a new apparatus for your fire department, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the different options. There’s...

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12.03.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

Buying an Apparatus: Five Things to Look for in a Dealer

Once you’ve gotten the approval to purchase a new fire apparatus, the next step is finding a dealer to purchase it from. As a matter...

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11.14.14 | Aerial

5 Benefits of Buying a Demo Fire Apparatus

Each year, truck manufacturers all over the U.S. build demo vehicles to display at the industry’s biggest trade shows. Builders want you to experience everything...

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09.11.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

5 Indicators Your Department is Ready for a New Fire Apparatus

  With a new apparatus ranging anywhere in price from $100,000 to over $1,000,000, you can be sure that your department will be looking to...

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08.21.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

9 Questions to Ask Your Department Before Buying a New Fire Apparatus

  Though the thought of replacing an aging apparatus might seem exciting to most fire departments, it’s a decision that must be made after a...

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08.01.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

Apparatus Answers: How Marion Combats High Hosebed Problems

  Have you ever looked at the height of the hosebed on your pumper and wondered, “Why does this have to be so tall?” If...

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07.15.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

6 Tips for Specifying Your Next Rescue Apparatus Purchase

  A rescue apparatus can be one of the most challenging projects for an apparatus committee. Because each rescue apparatus is highly customized to fit...

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06.05.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

4 Ways to Prevent Corrosion on Your Next Fire Apparatus

For nearly 110 years, Marion Body Works has been manufacturing some of the toughest, most durable fire apparatuses on the planet. When it comes to...

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04.22.14 | Fire & Emergency Vehicles

Marion Body Works Announces Exclusive Coatings Supplier Partnership With PPG

This post originally appeared on Marion’s News Section which can be found here. Marion Body Works, a leading manufacturer of Fire & Emergency apparatus, Commercial...

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