|
Company
Big Red Trucks Fire Apparatus Consultants, Inc. (BRTFAC) is a small, independent consulting firm that specializes in fire department apparatus, fleet and equipment solutions. We are not affiliated with any dealer or manufacturer, although we have worked with many. We do not sell anything. Our services encompass a variety of topics related to fire department fleets and equipment.
- In-Service Apparatus Inspections, single or multiple vehicles
- New Apparatus Inspections, both Mid-Process and Final
- Specification Development
- Specifications Reviews and Recommendations
- Bid Reviews
- Community or Fire Department needs assessments
- Planning and implementing preventative maintenance programs
- Planning and implementing replacement cycles/schedules
We offer these services to fire departments/districts, municipalities, and private industry throughout the country. Our goal is to guide the client through these various processes and work as an advisor and advocate for them. If you are interested in these or other fleet related services, BRTFAC would be happy to send additional information for your information and consideration.
Bio
I am a retired Captain from Scarsdale, NY Fire Department. Started out as a Volunteer Firefighter in 1975 and was hired as a Professional Firefighter in 1980. Since the start of my career, I was involved in all apparatus acquisitions for his department. These duties have encompassed all aspects of the apparatus purchase process from needs assessment, through specification writing, and putting the finished apparatus in service.
I am a fire apparatus mechanic and holds certifications from Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, Hale Pump, Sutphen Fire Apparatus, Spartan Chassis, Smart Power, and others. Certified by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission in six areas; Fire Apparatus Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing (F-1), Design and Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus (F-2), Fire Pumps and Accessories (F-3), Aerial Fire Apparatus (F-5), and Allison Automatic Transmission (F-6), and Hydraulic Systems (F-8).
Coming from a smaller fire department has given me unique insight into the needs and design requirements of departments that operate with limited manpower. I have also been involved in several apparatus refurbishment projects over the years and has excellent firsthand knowledge of the pros and cons of this approach.
|
