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Commission to inventory apparatus after insurance shortfalls; insurer recommends medical evaluations and station safety improvements
Summary
Following an engine loss and concerns about underinsurance, the commission said it will form a team to inventory apparatus, verify VINs and coverage, and raise the issue with insurers. VFIS recommendations include driver medical evaluations and station safety measures.
Pittsylvania County fire leaders said the county will assemble a committee to inventory apparatus at stations and independent rescue squads after members raised concerns that insurance payouts can fall far short of replacement costs.
Chief Fowler told the commission that replacement insurance can lag the market price for custom apparatus. "Replacement cost is the value of that vehicle at that given time. So at the end of the day, it's a high possibility that somebody that lost an engine could really be in trouble trying to replace it. If you unexpectedly lost $8,900,000 fire truck and you received 300,000 in insurance, you could be…
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