Fire apparatus; prohibit mandatory retirement based solely on the equipment's age.

Summary

The bill bars state or local rules that require a fire engine or ladder truck to be retired just because it has reached a certain number of years. A vehicle can stay in service as long as it passes required safety inspections, is maintained according to the manufacturer, and has no known defects. This protects fire districts from unnecessary replacement costs while still allowing voluntary upgrades.

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