Dealer: Goodman Specialized Vehicles Great vehicle; we are very pleased. The staff at the plant were great to work with and very helpful. This was the best purchasing experience I have ever had. Thank you very much!!! Roy Easter Chief
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MARYLAND FIRE
Dealer: DPC Emergency Equipment Salesman: Ron Willett I remain in contact with the shop personnel on a regular friendly basis. Jay Campbell and his crew are outstanding, hard working gentlemen Thank you. Brian Collins Lieutenant
Chesterfield (VA) Fire Department
We have been doing business with PL Custom since 1994 and look forward to a continued relationship. Robert Trimmer EMS Specialist
Somers (NY) Fire District
Dealer: Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Salesman: Alan Rich Everyone from Alan Rich to everyone at the factory is great. Would highly recommend you all. Robert Trotten Commissioner
PL Custom Celebrates 70 Years of Steady Growth
This year marks 70 years since PL Custom Body and Equipment Co. Inc. (PLCB) opened its doors in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. [pdf-embedder url=”https://rescue1mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FIRE-APPARATUS-article-70-years.pdf”]
Manufacturers Customize Ambulances for Specific Needs
While standardized lines of vehicles built by ambulance makers are the norm, more and more buyers are asking makers to customize rigs to meet their special requirements. The type of customization varies with the needs of the department or agency as well as the job that will be required of the ambulance, but manufacturers say some unusual custom ambulances have …
Continued Growth and Mergers and Acquisitions Activity Expected for 2017
For the fire industry, 2016 continued the rebound many markets have been going through since the economy began its recovery. Several examples came in the form of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)-some small and some that generated a lot of buzz throughout the industry. This market is a mature market, and the M&A activity is not likely to stop, although the …
Traditional Rescue Trucks Remain Popular with Fire Departments
The rescue-pumper has been around for a number of years and makes up a strong part of many fire department fleets, but some departments remain loyal to traditional medium and heavy rescue trucks—both walk-in and walk-around models. [pdf-embedder url=”https://rescue1mfg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fire-App-article-Traditional-Rescues-0217.pdf”]
