CLINTONVILLE, WI—FWD Seagrave has been a leader in the fire industry for 135 years. Heavy-duty quality construction across all models is the main reason FWD Seagrave has become a trusted name in custom fire apparatus for safety, longevity, and durability.

FWD Seagrave has a high lifetime value with a low cost of ownership over the lifetime of the apparatus, considering the typical life span of a Seagrave is 20 years or more. 

“Another way that apparatus life can be extended is by refurbishment or rechassis,” says Seagrave Chairman & CEO AJ Neiner.

FWD Seagrave offers electrical diagnosis, repair, refurbishment or rechassis as a fast, efficient, and cost-effective alternative for departments without the budget for a new fire truck. A customer’s truck can be completely rebuilt, remounted, or a portion refurbished including complete disassembly, repair, rework, and reassembly. 

FWD Seagrave features an expert paint shop, complete metal fabrication and machine shops, and most importantly a team of expert refurbishment technicians who can handle the most challenging rebuilds and upgrades. The Refurbishment department performs maintenance tasks as simple as brake service, fluids and filters, and small repairs or the most complex hydraulic, mechanical or electrical upgrades, and rebuilds in any area of the fire truck.

“All repairs are guided by NFPA recommendations and are third-party aerial and/or pump tested,” added Neiner. “Rechassis includes single and tandem rear-axle Aerialscopes.”

As a manufacturer of severe-duty chassis built for rough terrain and versatile applications for both on- and off-road environments, FWD Seagrave also has the capability to refurbish Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles for fire departments that respond to airports. Hayward Fire Department in California recently took delivery of its 1993 ARFF unit (shown) refurbished by FWD Seagrave. 

“We can refurbish existing ARFF units or procure and refurbish, based on the customer’s need,” concluded Neiner.

For more information, visit www.fwdseagrave.com.

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) announced today that Firematic Supply Company of Long Island, New York has opened a new service facility in Altamont, New York, near Albany. Firematic expanded its existing territories, in Connecticut and southeastern New York State, to include 19 counties in eastern portions of upstate New York. Firematic’s new facility will enhance customer support to fire departments in the 19 counties of this newly acquired territory.

“Our new Altamont facility is 8,000 square feet in size, includes five service bays, and offers comprehensive services – including mobile support – to fire departments across the region,” said Peter Hanratty, Firematic Supply Company president. “This facility’s mission is to take care of our customers in these 19 counties with the same type of support that we offer in our other regions – to provide them with an unmatched service experience.”

“Increasing sales and market share requires a combination of excellent products and unmatched service and support,” said Matt McLeish, Pierce Manufacturing, vice president of sales and marketing. “Firematic’s new facility shines a spotlight on this customer-driven mission in action, and we applaud their commitment to serving fire department across their growing territory.”

Firematic Supply Company has represented Pierce for 35 years and is the recipient of Pierce’s 2014 Service Dealer of the Year award. The company offers comprehensive customer support through a network of seven locations, and features a complete mechanical service center, a factory-authorized pump service center, factory-trained mechanics, custom fabrication and design, comprehensive testing resources, and an extensive parts inventory.

Firematic’s staff is renowned for developing unique solutions to complex firefighting and emergency response challenges. Visit www.firematic.com for more information.