Boston Fire Department

[FireMedic049]

If the issue with the KME's is the engines, as opposed to the rest of the KME vehicle, why not just repower them with new engines?  Expensive sure,but cheaper than replacing so many relatively new vehicles.

Sometimes the best course of action isn't the cheapest.

 

Some things to consider:

1. Is there adequate room to accommodate a different engine or would modifications to the cab/chassis be needed?

2. Can the new engine be mated to the existing transmission without needing modifications?

3. Will modifications to the electrical/computer systems be necessary in order to monitor the new engine's diagnostics?

4. How long will it take to perform all work necessary for the engine swap?

5. What impact will the engine swap have on apparatus availability while the work is being completed?

6. Will the engine swap definitively solve the problem for sure?

7. What if they run into unforeseen issues while performing the work that adds to the cost?

8. What if they do a couple engine swaps and aren't happy with the results?  What then?

9. How much money can they get for them?

 

So, depending on the answers, there may be less short/long term headaches with biting the bullet and replacing them even if it would cost more.