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Is refurbishing an option? <br /> Many fire departments are using refurbishing to extend the life of their fire <br /> trucks. However, Engine 21 is so old (over 25 years old) that it would take a <br /> major overhaul to bring it up to safety and performance standards. The cost of <br /> this overhaul would be about 75% the cost of a new vehicle. <br /> How wise was the purchase of the step-van in 1991? <br /> When we purchased our step-van, other fire departments were acquiring modular <br /> units to serve essentially the same purposes. These units cost 2 - 3 times more <br /> than a step-van and are less versatile. The value of this utility truck is such that it <br /> is the second unit out of the fire station on all fire calls and is often requested by <br /> our neighbors because of the wide range of support activities it provides on the <br /> fire ground. Today many area fire departments are selling their modular units <br /> and purchasing step-vans (Brooklyn Center currently has 2 in their inventory) <br /> after investigating the success of the St. Anthony unit. <br />