At The Fire Truck Store our dedicated staff in both sales and service will always put the customer first, providing “Priority One Customer Service.” We are a very diverse company that engages in buying, selling and brokering new and used fire trucks, skid units, fire apparatus, fire equipment and ambulances troughout the United States, Canada and around the world. We have trained professionals to provide all of the technical support any organization can offer to its customers. We have the latest technology to get the job completed quickly and accurately, THE FIRST TIME.
If at any time you feel you are not receiving “Priority One Customer Service,” simply contact one of our management associates and the problem will be resolved immediately. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!!!!
Please follow these steps to get your vehicle or equipment listed with us and get it SOLD!!!
How to Add New Vehicles and Equipment
Adding a new listing is simple and easy!
STEP 1: Sign-up Forms and Contract
In order to sell your new and used fire trucks, fire apparatus, fire equipment and ambulances at The Fire Truck Store you must fill out all the required forms on our web site, agree to provide truthful information and be at least the age of eighteen (18) years of age to enter into a contract. When signing the used truck brokerage contract (Sellers Agreement) you explicitly agree to our Terms of Use and as it may be modified by us from time to time and available here for your review and may be copied for your records.
Any units or items that are sold through, or as a result of, The Fire Truck Store and/or on our website will be subject to full payment as listed in the Terms of Use. Any units or items that the customer does sell through our service and fails to notify us that the units or items were sold will be subject to immediate referral for collection and legal action. It shall be further noted that any fees from legal action taken for nonpayment will be the responsibility of the seller. Commissions are due only when the unit (s) listed with The Fire Truck Store is sold.
You must provide the following information with every listing for The Fire Truck Store to post your new or used fire apparatus, fire apparatus, skid units, fire equipment and ambulances.
- Department or Company (Business) Name
- Your first name
- Your last name
- Contact Title
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- Business Phone Number
- Contact Phone number
- Fax number
- A completed Sellers Agreement
- A completed Listing Form
Go To Listing Forms and Contract Form Now!
Listing data and other personally identifiable information that we may collect is subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy At no time will The Fire Truck Store share your information with other vendors, suppliers or anyone intending to use your information in an advertising promotion. It’s our promise, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Before submitting any vehicles or equipment to us, you must fill out and return our Seller Agreement (Contract)
Your listing will NOT be approved unless we receive the signed agreement.
Commissions and Fees for Listing:
Listing your new or used fire trucks, fire equipment and ambulances has never been more affordable and easy with a full service fire apparatus and equipment dealership. We offer five (5) ways to sell your fire apparatus and equipment.
(Plan A) 6% Non Exclusive Listing – Free Appraisal if needed, Any paper work that needs to be completed, ad listed on multiple web sites with other associate brokers, listed on our web site where we edit the ad to make it more appealing and magazine advertising in various publications as needed.
(Plan B) 5% Exclusive Listing – Your unit is only listed with our brokerage and you cannot enter into contract with any broker while under this plan. You may switch to a non exclusive plan at any time which would allow you to list with other brokers. Free Appraisal if needed, any paper work that needs to be completed, ad listed on multiple web sites with other associate brokers, listed on our web site where we edit the ad to make it more appealing and magazine advertising in various publications as needed.
(Plan C) Fixed Amount Listing - Let us know what you want get out of the item your selling and we will mark it up to what we think is a good market price to sell it for and we keep the difference between your price and what we sold it for.
(Plan D) 6% Firefighting Tools and Equipment Listings – “This is reserved for fire equipment only”, located under the Fire Equipment and Tools category. You will need to upload all pictures and text. We will assist you in every way to get your items sold.
(Plan E) Emergency Vehicle Dealer Listing – This is reserved for legitimate emergency vehicle dealers and manufactures in the business of selling and servicing any type of emergency vehicles. You will receive all the same service as listed in Plan A and will be subject to Plan A’s stipulations. Please contact our office for details dealer commission rates.
STEP 2: Submit Your Forms and Paperwork
Browse our web site and find a category in which you want to add your listing that best fits your item.
Click the “Listing Information Form” link at the top of the FAQ’s page, Note: before filling out this form, download the Sellers Agreement (Contract) Form at the top of the FAQ’s page, fill out completely and return it one of two ways. (1) Fill out the PDF online, press the “Print Page” button at the top left of the PDF page and fax it back to The Fire Truck Store at 410-574-6695, (2) Print the PDF version of the form and fax it back to The Fire Truck Store at 410-574-6695.
Fill out our concise submission questionnaire (Listing Information Form). While only a handful of entries are mandatory, fill in as many fields as possible. Adding as much information as possible will increase the amount of data that our advanced search algorithm has to assist an interested party in finding your listing quickly. Remember, we will edit your listing after submission to optimize your listing or correct any incorrect and/or missing information.
Finally review your listing to ensure your information is correct and then press the “Print Page” button located at the top left of the PDF form and fax it back to The Fire Truck Store at 410-574-6695. You may also use the PDF version of all these forms and fill them out by hand(Please Print), then fax them back to 410-574-6695.
Have Your Unit Appraised:
At this point we will begin to review your submission and use our seven (7) step process to appraise your vehicles and equipment. We always try to be realistic with our appraisals and ask that you are flexible with your terms and conditions. We also ask our customers (sellers) be realistic with their expectations regarding price and equipment included with the unit. We always set a Selling Price and a Bottom Line Price so there is room for negotiation and so the contact person can make a decision without having to go back to their company to ask about lowering the price. This makes the deal close faster and keeps the customer from going somewhere else to look at other units. Once a value has been established and agreed upon we will place your unit on our website, other associate websites and various trade publications as needed.
Quick Tips to help optimize your listing:
We have included several fields of contact information. Make it as easy as possible to reach your point of contact by supplying as many contact options as possible.
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures: Each listing includes a liberal photo submission allowance. Your photos will be automatically put into a thumbnail to the appropriate size for inclusion in your listing. Again, we will edit your listing after submission; this includes adding and deleting photos. You are allowed unlimited photos on the website, send as many detailed pictures as you can get. We can always use more pictures to send to the customers that will help sell your unit. Please include the following pictures with listing; all four (4) sides of unit, angle shots to include front and both sides (2) of unit, three (3) side shots with compartments open, pump panel shots (2) both sides, top view shot (1) looking from the cab back, multiple cab interior shots, individual compartment shots, front bumper shot, speedometer shot, any special feature shots that might help sell your unit. Pictures for ads must be around 640 x 480 pixels in resolution and 100 KB in size, but if all you have is bigger photos please send them and we will resize them for you. mages can be uploaded from your own computer. Just click on the “browse” button to open your computer’s folders to search and choose the picture you wish to include in your advertisement. Once you have successfully ‘uploaded’ your pictures to our e-mail system, our system will automatically include a ‘clickable’ thumbnail and main photo for website visitors to see.
Pick the category which best fits the true function of your apparatus: This is not always obvious, examples; you are listing an engine with an aerial device or listing a rescue with a pump, is your unit an engine with heavy rescue capacity or is it a heavy rescue with a pump? Try to anticipate what others may be looking for while submitting your listing.
Take the time to list all the equipment which comes with the apparatus at the time of sale. This has a larger impact on potential sales then most people give it credit for. Everyone wants more bang for the buck, be clear on how much bang is included.
Complete maintenance records are always a big plus when selling any type of equipment: It not only tells potential customers that you are thorough in your record keeping, but projects that you care about how your apparatus was cared for and maintained. If you kept maintenance records, be sure to check the box “Yes” after “Maintenance Records Available for Inspection” line on the Listing Information Form
Modify your Advertisement: If you need to edit or modify your new or used fire trucks, fire equipment or ambulance ad, please contact us at any time, we are always here to help. Make any modifications you need or just call to let us know how we can help you. Please make sure your edits and/or modifications appear as you want. This normally does not take very long, but may be 48 to 72 hours on modifications as well as on new listings, so please be patient. Thanks!
Please note, if your listing was uploaded during a weekend or holiday it may take longer for approval and to be posted.
STEP 3: Sell your item
Readers’ Replies: Once your Advertisement is published online, our readers will be able to view it and if interested, reply to it! Replies are emailed to The Fire Truck Store. The Reader will NOT see your email address nor any other information, other than the vehicle and equipment you have listed in your Listing Information Form. Once a reader replies by email or phone, we will notify you.
Expiration Notification: Your Advertisement will be shown FREE on The Fire Truck Store until it sells.
Commissions are due only when the unit (s) listed with The Fire Truck Store is SOLD!!!
If you have any questions not answered here, please feel free to contact us. Please state your problem or question clearly.
We hope you enjoy your experience withThe Fire Truck Store