Firefighters with the Holmdel (NJ) Fire & Rescue Company No. 2 recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new station and a push-in for a new apparatus for the new facility, according to a report published by the web site Tapinto.

The web site reported the new $4.2 million station was completed just in time for International Firefighter Day and features a bright red exterior and drive-thru capabilities.

Shortly after the building dedication celebrations, the department hosted a traditional wet-down and push-in for a new 2021 Pierce Enforcer engine, according to the report.

City and fire officials in Watertown (NY) are frustrated with supply chain issues that are causing delays in getting three new fire apparatus on the road, according to a report published by the Watertown Daily Times and NNY 360.

According to the report, the fire engine manufacturer is expecting to take 515 days to manufacturer and deliver a new apparatus to replace one at the State Street fire station, according to the newspaper report, that also reported the cost of the engine had increase from $620,000 to $785,000.

A $1.39 million aerial that is also on order won’t be delivered until 2024, the paper reported, adding that the manufacturers have said that COVID-19, staffing, inflation and supply chain issues are all factors in the delivery delays and price increases.

Gloucester (MA) has contracted to purchase two new fire engines and an ambulances with a price tag of $2.4 million, according to a report published by the Gloucester Daily Times.

The newspaper reported the city council voted unanimously to enter the contract without delay to avoid being hit with an anticipated $110,000 price increase.

The engine will take about 20 months to complete and the ambulance will take about 500 days, according to the newspaper.

The new apparatus will allow the city to retire some older units and maintain a fleet of six apparatus, according to the report.

Marion Body Works, a leading national manufacturer of commercial truck bodies, fire & emergency apparatus, custom cabs, custom engineered vehicles, and defense bodies, announces plans for expansion. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter in the company’s 117-year history of family ownership.

As of May 1, Marion Body Works has acquired additional manufacturing space located in Shawano, Wisconsin, just 22 miles east of their main headquarters. The building encompasses 113,000 square feet of manufacturing space and the adjacent 7,000 square foot office includes two training rooms, an employee lounge, and numerous meeting/conference rooms. The next few months will involve executing plans to transition the commercial truck body product line to the Shawano facility. The company is targeting fall of 2022 for full production at the new location. 

“It is an undisputable fact that our customers’ need for commercial truck bodies has increased and so has our market share of the product. This new manufacturing space will allow us to continue serving our customers while also acting as a catalyst for continued growth of the product line at Marion Body Works,” said Curt Ignacio, president and CEO of Marion Body Works. “It is important that our employees at Marion Body Works are given the tools they need to meet and exceed customer expectations. This new facility is a tremendous space addition that will enhance operations and throughput.”

Marion Body Works is proud to maintain its headquarters at 211 W. Ramsdell Street in Marion, Wisconsin. The company will continue to grow the product lines being manufactured at the main Marion campus. The addition of the new Shawano facility solidifies Marion Body Works’ position for growth and communicates the strength of its industry presence for generations to come.

“The new commercial production facility is not just to help maintain and grow our market-leading presence in this industry, but to make Marion Body Works a market-leading employer in this new community and throughout Northeast Wisconsin.” Ignacio continued, “Regardless of their facility of origin, all products with the Marion Body Works name will bear the same high quality our customers have come to rely on.”