The Pros and Cons of Buying a Retired Fire Truck

The Municibid Podcast

Greg Berry shares his insights on purchasing retired fire trucks at auction. Berry explores the unique features of these vehicles, the reasons fire departments sell them, and what to consider when buying one for personal or business use.

Berry discusses the various types of fire trucks available, from aerial trucks to water tenders, and how they can be repurposed for different applications, such as landscaping, farming, or even converting them into an RV. He also shares tips on inspecting a fire truck before bidding, including key areas to examine and questions to ask the seller.
Whether you're a firefighting enthusiast, a business owner looking for a unique work truck, or simply someone who has always dreamed of owning a fire truck, Greg Berry provides valuable information to help you make an informed decision.
About the Speaker:

Greg Berry, CEO and Founder of Municibid, is an entrepreneur with a passion for the auction industry, particularly in the government surplus sector. He started the company in 2006 after serving on the town council for the Borough of Pottstown in Pennsylvania. Over the past 17 years, Municibid has grown to serve nearly 6,000 governments across the US and has become a trusted platform for buying and selling government surplus.

Key Takeaways:

• Retired fire trucks can be purchased at a fraction of the cost of a new one, with prices ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
• Fire departments typically use their trucks for decades before replacing them and take great care of their vehicles.
• Fire trucks can be repurposed for various applications, such as landscaping, farming, work trucks, or even converted into an RV.
• Inspecting the fire truck in person before bidding is crucial, with key areas to examine including the frame, suspension, brakes, tires, and engine.

Additional Resources:

• Explore the wild world of government surplus at Municibid
• Everything You Need to Know to Buy a Fire Truck: https://blog.municibid.com/can-you-buy-a-fire-truck-everything-you-need-to-know/
• Do You Need a CDL to Drive a Fire Truck: https://blog.municibid.com/do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-fire-truck/
• Learn more about Government Surplus Vehicles: https://blog.municibid.com/the-government-surplus-vehicle-guide
• Looking to sell your government surplus? Learn more about how to sell: https://municibid.com/sell/

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