Every qualifying apparatus sold through Apparatus Exchange comes with powertrain protection built in — and buyers can add more.
Every apparatus sold through Apparatus Exchange with a final sale price of $150,000 or more and less than 30 model years old includes a 6-month Squad Level powertrain warranty through Vital Trends at no additional cost to the buyer. This is our commitment to buyer confidence on every qualifying transaction. Please note: there is a 30-day waiting period before coverage becomes active.
Provided through Vital Trends Emergency Vehicle Warranty Protection. Coverage begins on date of title transfer.
Buyers can purchase additional coverage beyond the included Squad warranty. More coverage means more confidence — and a better resale value down the road.
Add coverage for the equipment that makes your apparatus unique. These surcharge packages can be added to any Squad or Battalion tier.
Covers water and foam pumps and panels, multiplex systems, circulator and hydraulic pumps, air compressors, and generators.
Extended coverage for aerial device components critical to ladder and platform trucks.
Expanded coverage designed for today's higher-value, technologically advanced engines. Increases total liability limit by $50,000.
Extends coverage to failures caused by belts, hoses, seals, and gaskets — including on any selected surcharge options.
Comprehensive coverage for ambulance-specific systems and conversion components.
Protects high-voltage EV drive batteries. Covers degradation below 80% capacity and increases total liability limit by $50,000.
Coverage for custom upfit and conversion work including hard-mounted equipment and specialized wiring.
Used fire apparatus are complex, high-value machines. A single engine failure or transmission repair on a frontline unit can cost tens of thousands of dollars and sideline critical equipment for weeks.
Vital Trends coverage is designed specifically for emergency vehicles — not repurposed auto warranties. They understand how fire apparatus are built, how they're used, and how they break.
$0 Deductible
No out-of-pocket costs when a covered component fails.
Unlimited Mileage & Hours
High-idle apparatus rack up hours fast. No caps here.
Transferable
Coverage transfers to the new owner — adds resale value.
Renewable
Extend coverage as long as you need it.
Emergency Vehicle Specialists
Vital Trends covers apparatus the way they actually work.
Apparatus Exchange can connect you with Vital Trends to get a quote on Battalion level coverage or any add-on coverage package. Contact us and we'll get you taken care of.
Warranty coverage provided by Vital Trends · vitaltrendsusa.com · 607-435-3301