Rosenbauer America announced that New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus will be the authorized sales and service dealer for Rosenbauer America fire apparatus and products for New England. Included in this territory are the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, as well as Westchester County in New York.

NEFEA has been in the fire and emergency industry since 1987, specializing in emergency vehicle sales, refurbishment, and service of fire apparatus and ambulances. Led by James and Karen Feehan, the company employees 38, with 12 experienced sales people. NEFEA operates from their 15,000-square-foot, 14-bay service facility headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut.

“We are very pleased to welcome New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus to the Rosenbauer family,” said Dave Reichman, Rosenbauer’s National Sales Manager. “Jim, Karen, and the whole staff at NEFEA bring vast experience and professionalism to the Rosenbauer family, and we are confident in their ability in taking care of our customers.”  

Visit www.nefea.com and their Facebook page for more information.

Rosenbauer is the world's leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. In North America, Rosenbauer America incorporates the international strength and innovation of a global company with top American manufacturing firms to offer a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescues, tankers, and aerials. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rosenbaueramerica.com

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