Perhaps one of the most significant vehicle investments by any fire department, aerial ladders as well as platforms or towers can be sourced via the secondary or used fire apparatus marketplace.  Particularly when needs arise that are urgent in terms of delivery as well as constrained in terms of budget resources, the optimal path could be the pursuit of a quality used aerial ladder or platform via Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (www.firetruckmall.com) 

Having been in the used fire truck business for more than 20 years, and transacting in excess of 500 units each year, Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus has unprecedented access and availability to used aerial ladders and towers that are very suitable for fire departments’ given jurisdiction.  Further, if a used aerial apparatus needs basic service or major refurbishment to meet the needs of a department, Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus has the facilities, equipment, and qualified personnel to fully perform these additional tasks prior to delivery to a new customer.  

As with practically all used fire truck acquisitions, when it comes to aerial ladders and platforms, there are a number of variables with configurations that matter and vary from one fire department to the next.  This includes the length of the aerial device; rear-mount or mid-mount on the respective apparatus chassis; and with or without a water pump and tank (i.e. a “Quint” vs. “Truck Company”).  Because Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (BMFA) partners with fire departments and apparatus dealers across the USA and Canada, it’s likely a used aerial can be sourced to fit the basic specification required at a given relevant budget range.  

Of course, outside of selling used aerials, BMFA is constantly searching for potential used ladders and towers to purchase for resale including via its digital Fire Truck Finder resource.  Various factors come into play with valuations and potential procurement offers with used rigs.  These include year of original manufacture, mileage, hours, size and type of device, body design for accessory equipment and tool storage, pump vs. no pump, water tank vs. no water tank, and more.   In making fair assessments, based on market knowledge (including current demand) and experience, when making offers, BMFA takes all these into account with possible used aerial purchases.  

So whether buying or selling a used aerial ladder or tower fire apparatus, look no further than Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (www.firetruckmall.com).  If nothing is immediately available that meets your needs or if needing to do something sooner rather than later, with a vast network of customer and dealer contacts, BMFA can be vigilant with finding the best used aerial rig in North America.