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Fire Apparatus Restoration & Refurbishment

How Fire Apparatus Refurbishing Saves Significant Money

First Response Collision & Fabrication is in the process of completing a full refurbishment of a 2015 Pierce fire engine— a smart investment that keeps a reliable apparatus in service while saving the department hundreds of thousands of dollars. 
Learn how we can breathe new life into your aging fire apparatus with comprehensive refurbishment services across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Refurbishment Project Background: 2015 Pierce Fire Engine 

New fire engines can exceed $1,000,000, so the Middletown (MD) Volunteer Fire Company pursued refurbishment to maximize their budget. Their apparatus, originally purchased used, had accumulated wear over years of service which led to corrosion in the paint along with outdated lighting, compartmentation, and front and rear bumper systems.
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Scope of Refurbishments

  • Corrosion repair & full paint refinishing
  • Emergency lighting upgrades for improved visibility and safety
  • Modernized compartmentation for better storage and accessibility
  • Updated front and rear bumpers
  •  Installation of new pump valves for both front and rear intakes

Results

  • Significantly extended service life
  • Improved reliability and safety
  • Modernized features aligned with current standards
  • Substantial cost savings vs. replacement
  • A mission‑ready engine the crew already trusted

Restore, Upgrade & Save — Fire Apparatus Refurbishment
by First Response Collision and Fabrication

2015 Pierce Fire Engine Refurbishment – Middletown (MD) Volunteer Fire Company - General scope of work includes structural body repairs, corrosion correction, custom fabrication, lighting and electrical improvements, interior updates, and full exterior refinishing.

A Smarter Alternative to Million‑Dollar Apparatus Replacement

With new fire engines reaching up to $1,000,000, this comprehensive refurbishment comes in at roughly half the cost, extending the life of the apparatus while delivering the features and reliability today’s firefighters depend on.

At First Response Collision & Fabrication, we’re committed to helping departments maximize their budgets without compromising safety or performance.

Get An Estimate for your Fire Apparatus Refurbishment

Located in Taneytown, MD, First Response Collision & Fabrication supports fire departments throughout Maryland and Southern PA with professional fire apparatus refurbishment, body repairs, corrosion correction, fabrication, and full‑body refinishing. .

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