July 2026
Fire Truck Financing vs Municipal Bonds
When lease-purchase makes more sense than general obligation bonds for apparatus acquisition.
California Public Safety Financing
Replace aging engines, ladder trucks, and ambulances without waiting for a bond measure. We structure tax-exempt lease-purchase financing for California fire departments and special districts with flexible terms that match long build cycles.
Fire trucks can take 18 to 36 months to build and a general obligation bond can take just as long to reach voters. A tax-exempt lease-purchase lets a department order now, spread the cost over the useful life of the apparatus, and avoid the delay and cost of a bond election.
Pumpers, aerials, ladders, rescues, and tankers from major manufacturers.
Type I, II, and III ambulances and EMS equipment.
SCBA, turnout gear, tools, radios, and rescue equipment can be bundled.
Choose the manufacturer, specs, and delivery timeline. We work with the vendor or dealer directly.
We design a tax-exempt lease-purchase with 5 to 15 year terms and payments that fit your budget cycle.
The order is placed, the apparatus is built, and payment is released at delivery or acceptance.
When lease-purchase makes more sense than general obligation bonds for apparatus acquisition.
How California fire departments structure tax-exempt leases for engines, aerials, and ambulances.
Send us the manufacturer quote and delivery schedule. We will structure a tax-exempt lease in 48 hours.
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