The greatest challenge is managing a fleet of fire trucks is identifying what the actual, total cost of ownership is. It sounds easy, but it’s quite difficult.
Four Ways to Inspect a Used Fire Truck
Brindlee Mountain has four ways for you to do this to make sure it meets your needs, you are comfortable with the condition, and that you get that “feeling” that this is the right fire truck for your fire department.
Vestavia Hills (AL) Fire Department Gets Heavy Rescue from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
The Vestavia Hills rig is a 2003 Pierce Saber heavy rescue truck with seating for six firefighters, five of whom are in SCBA seats.
ARFF Mastery at Brindlee Mountain
Brindlee challenged its techs to become EVT ARFF Certified. Not only did some take up this challenge, but three of the team excelled to the status and recognition of a Master ARFF Technician.
Recent Brindlee Mountain Delivery: 1996 E-ONE/Freightliner Rescue
Brindlee Manufacturing recently delivered this E-ONE rescue built on a Freighliner cab and chassis to southern fire department.
Brindlee Mountain Delivery: 2001 E-ONE Wet Rescue
This 2001 E-ONE wet rescue was recently delivered by Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus to a southwest fire department.
Brindlee Mountain: We Promise
A number of service techs and other fire fighters from two different states spent four days learning the intricacies of water pumps that are vital equipment on most fire trucks.
Buying a Used Truck
Brindlee Mountain has been tracking the things you need to look for when buying a used apparatus and things you should avoid.
18 Years and Counting
By Brindlee Mountain Staff Something to think about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, 30% of small businesses fail in their second year, and 50% of small businesses fail after five years in business. Finally, 70% of small business owners fail in their...