Comments on: Retired Florida Fire Truck To Benefit Small Alabama VFD

By: John

John — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:31:42 +0000

@Brad, the next time you or someone close to you needs a firefighter. The last thing on your mind will be how much did this cost the taxpayers. These men and women sacrifice their lives, time with their family, and so much more. They didn’t say they had bought a “shiny new firetruck”. But if they did, it was to protect us, and well deserved.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:24:19 +0000

For a fire truck to still be in service and looking as good as that one does after 27 years of service, it says alot about those who used it and took care of it. Regardless of whether it is out of date or not, smaller vol fire depts cannot afford to purchase equipment like that, and they have to use what is available to purchase the equipment needed to protect their community. This truck is still in great shape and will serve McCall for many years. This engine has carried me to many a call and I have pumped many hrs and fires with this truck, hate to see it go, but glad it is going to a department that can continue to put it to good use.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:00:38 +0000

Bob-N-Lou,

As a former firefighter, Bellview tanker is out of date for safety reasons, which is not safe for firefighters to ride on because it is not a closed cab. Which will make insurance higher, and more costly repair to keep it running. If you purchase newer truck, it is up to date for safety, and is all a closed cab now as today. Insurance is lower. Less Repair. Good for 15-20 years depends on the wear of it…

By: Bob-n-Lou

Bob-n-Lou — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:08:37 +0000

>>>If it is still in good shape and operational then why did the Bellview FD need another one? Remember folks, you are paying for that shiny new firetruck.

Where does the story say Bellview got another truck? They didn’t. Equals savings

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:06:10 +0000

If it is still in good shape and operational then why did the Bellview FD need another one? Remember folks, you are paying for that shiny new firetruck.

By: mom

mom — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:56:30 +0000

This is the way the whole world should work…together. Congratulations! Cudos to the bellview fire dept!

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:54:52 +0000

What a great way to help…one fire department to another fire department! And a great use of a “pre-owned vehicle”!!! Each Fire Department wins on this one!