Consider who you’re partnering with to sell your apparatus:
In today’s online marketplace, departments appear to have more options than ever. While technology can be a useful tool, there is no substitute for real-world industry experience and actual transaction data.
For more than 40 years, Firetec has helped fire departments buy and sell used fire apparatus. Our valuations and guidance are backed by decades of market knowledge, real customer relationships, and well over 10,000 apparatus transactions.
Real People. Decades of Experience.
Real Historical and Current Data. Proven Results.
Why choose Firetec® over a fire truck dealer (re-seller) or online clearinghouse?
How we differ from Re-Sellers: We will never push a unit we own instead of selling yours – because we don’t own any. Firetec® is fully focused on selling your fire apparatus.
How we differ from Online Marketplaces: We focus solely on used fire apparatus and fire department – to – fire department deals. Our specialization and attention to this niche market has made us experts in the used fire truck marketplace. Fire Chiefs come back to us again and again for unbiased support tailored to the needs of fire departments. ( In other words, we’re not distracted by lawn tractors and dump trucks!)
Why should I sell through Firetec® instead of sending my fire truck to auction?
Buyers Like Firetec’s Approach: Most fire chiefs can’t take the risk of buying site-unseen via auction. With our method, they have the breathing room to inspect in person at your FD and can then buy with confidence.
Firetec Sells for Fair Market (You get more $$ for your truck!): Typically, auctions generate just a fraction of actual value; many are sold to wholesalers who then flip them. With Firetec®, your apparatus goes directly from your department to the next community in need, for fair market value. Remember, selling via Firetec is ‘open market.’ Anyone can make an offer. It’s a fair process.
What does it cost to list with Firetec®?
Nothing until we sell it. We provide maximum exposure and we do that for FREE: Web site listings, text alerts, nationwide print advertising, e-blasts, tracking customer wants – all without any investment from you. When your apparatus is sold, we earn a commission on the sale price, paid by the seller. No buyer fees.
Other brokers and dealers look like they have lots of listings too?
Many do appear that way, but be wary – how current are their listings? Do they mix in units that have long since sold? All of Firetec®’s listings are-up-to-date.
Some sites just post any used fire truck they find online, hoping to make a deal and get “a piece of the action.” If you call us about a used fire truck we are advertising, you can trust that we have the fire department’s written permission to sell it for them.
We’re here to help:
If you have more questions, feel free to call us at 800.FIRETEC (347.3832). We’re always happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Putting your valued assets in front of buyers is our only priority! When you call, you will always talk with Jen or Barb. Our customers know us, we believe they trust us (LOTS of repeat business), and most of them even like us!
