This page will explain the cost requirements and associated sevice life for the Water Tenders and Brush Trucks.

Water Tender

In our district, this apparatus' function is to bring water to the fire scene at non hydrant areas. (Most of the district)
A new Tender similar to this costs approximately $150,000.00.
It should have a service life of 10 years at our current level of calls.

Brush Truck

In our district, this apparatus functions as a Wildland fire fighting apparatus. This includes unimproved areas of the district that are inaccessible by the larger apparatus.
A new apparatus similar to this costs approximately $90,000.00
It should have a service life of 15 years at our current level of calls.