serving MD and Southern PA

About Us

Expert Emergency Vehicle Repair - Carroll County, Frederick County, MD & Southern PA


At First Response Collision & Fabrication, we specialize in collision repair, refinishing, and custom fabrication for firetrucks, ambulances, and other emergency response vehicles. When a unit is out of service, it impacts the entire community — which is why reliability, precision, and  a quick turnaround is at the center of everything we do.

First Response Collision and Fabrication -
First in. Fast out. Done right.

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From Damaged to Response-Ready

Behind‑the‑scenes look at collision repair and paint restoration on a Westminster Volunteer Fire Department emergency vehicle.

Trusted Repairs, Done Right Here - Fire & EMS collision repair in Carroll County, Frederick County, and Southern Pennsylvania.

From collision repair to custom fabrication and graphics, every job is handled entirely in our facility — never outsourced. We also work directly with insurance companies to make the claims process fast and simple, so your vehicles are back in service as quickly as possible.

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Back in Service Faster
Get your units back in service as quickly as possible with our fast, efficient repair workflows
Safer, More Reliable Vehicles
Our high-quality repairs and precision craftsmanship ensure your fleet performs when it matters most.
Customizations for your Department
Custom fabrication, tool mounting, and department-specific solutions tailored to your exact requirements.

From Concept to Creation: We Fabricated this Custom Fire Engine Front

This custom fire engine front was fabricated in-house and used as our convention booth display — a hands-on example of the craftsmanship we bring to every fire and EMS vehicle we service.


See our fabrication capabilities
Custom fire engine front fabricated by First Response Collision and Fabrication in Carroll County, MD.

What We Do


Providing complete body repair, fabrication, and refinishing for firetrucks, ambulances, police vehicles, and other emergency units—keeping your fleet safe, operational, and response-ready. From minor damage to full rebuilds, our team delivers precise, professional repairs you can trust. Services include:

  • Upgrades of fire engines, emergency vehicles, and transit vehicles
  • Collision Repair
  • Custom Lettering
  • Custom Striping
  • Welding & Design
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Electrical System Diagnostics
  • Custom Tool Mounting
  • Truck Modifications
  • Apparatus Restoration
  • Fire Truck Refurbishing

fast repairs when you need them most —
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Located in Taneytown, MD, we proudly serve Maryland and Southern PA, repairing fire trucks, ladder trucks, tower ladders, rescue vehicles, tillers, ambulances, and transit vehicles. Fire and EMS vehicles are our priority, repaired fast so you can continue serving the community.

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443-821-2702