Seagrave Fire Apparatus

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Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC is a manufacturer of fire apparatus that specializes in pumper and rescue units, as well as aerial towers. In addition to manufacturing new equipment, they refurbish, repair and upgrade older Seagrave apparatus, including National Fire Protection Association updates to equipment.[1] They are a major supplier to the New York City Fire Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Seagrave was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1881 by Fredric Seagrave and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1891. It was acquired by the FWD Corporation in 1963 and moved their corporate headquarters to Clintonville, Wisconsin.[2]

Seagrave is an authorized General Services Administration vendor and supplies the United States Federal Government with firefighting equipment.[3]

Seagrave Tower Ladder (Aerialscope) in New York City.
Seagrave Tower Ladder (Aerialscope) in New York City.

Seagrave has manufacturing facilities in:

[edit] References

  1. ^ Refurbishment. Seagrave Fire Apparatus. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.
  2. ^ Company Overview. Seagrave Fire Apparatus. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.
  3. ^ GSA. Seagrave Fire Apparatus. Retrieved on September 5, 2006.

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