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Live Fire Training is Priceless...
FFI Leasing Makes it Affordable.
Many fire departments view live fire training as a vital component of their training program and consider Fire Facilities’ steel fire training towers essential firefighting equipment. However, with property taxes and fundraising revenues stretched to the limit and capital budgets planned years in advance, it’s often difficult to find the dollars for this essential piece of training equipment.
A viable solution is FFI Leasing. FFI Leasing is a cost-effective financing alternative to single-payment budgeting and purchases by spreading the cost of a Fire Facilities steel training tower over a number of years. This flexible financing program puts live fire training within reach of almost any department.
FFI Leasing provides:
- financing of amounts from $50,000 to $3,000,000
- leasing periods from three (3) to ten (10) years
- financing for Fire Facilities’ training towers and related costs including land, permits, architectural fees, excavation, foundation work, erection, and mechanical systems
- flexible payment structure including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual payment options
- exceptional tax-exempt lease rates for qualified applicants
FAQs
Is FFI Leasing available on all Fire Facilities training towers?
Over how many years can payments be spread?
How frequently can payments be made?
Can the lease be paid off early?
How long does it take to make a decision on a lease application?
After approval, how long does it take to get the purchase funded?
Who qualifies for a tax-exempt lease program?
Is FFI Leasing available on all Fire Facilities training towers?
Yes, leases are available for all Fire Facilities’ products from a single burn room to multi-story models.
Over how many years can payments be spread?
Leases are available for time periods of three (3) to ten (10) years. In special cases, 15 year terms may be available.
How frequently can payments be made?
Payments may be structured on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis.
Can the lease be paid off early?
Yes, special arrangements may be made to fit unexpected changes in needs.
How long does it take to make a decision on a lease application?
Decisions are usually made within five (5) business days.
After approval, how long does it take to get the purchase funded?
Funds are available for purchase usually within two days from receipt of the signed lease contract.
Who qualifies for a tax-exempt lease program?
A fire district with its own taxing authority qualifies for Fire Facilities’ tax-exempt leasing program.
How to Apply
Applying for FFI Leasing is quick and easy. Simply complete the lease application and return it to Fire Facilities along with:
- a copy of the last three years' audited financial statements
- a copy of your most recent budget
Once credit is approved, leasing documents will be forwarded for your authorization. Funds for the purchase are available shortly after return of the authorized lease documents.
Live fire training in a Fire Facilities steel training tower isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. FFI Leasing can put live fire training within reach. For more information on this program, click here.
