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Chassis Type
The first step is usually determining what chassis you would like to mount your body on.
Light Rescue Chassis
Ward Apparatus can provide Rescue Chassis from the following suppliers:
Ford, RAM, Chevrolet, International MD
For body length up to 15'
Commercial Chassis
Ward Apparatus can provide Medium Duty Commercial Chassis from the following suppliers:
International, Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt
Custom Chassis
Ward Apparatus offers custom chassis from Spartan and HME.
Chassis 2WD or 4WD Drivetrain
4x2 (2WD)
4x4 (4WD)
Chassis Cab Type
2 Door Standard Cab
4 Door Crew Cab
Body Type
Spitfire
Rugged, economical quick attack. Aluminum body design provides high load capacity and up to 425 gallons of water.
Available as a 9' body only.
Super Squad
Quick response on a single rear wheel chassis. Highly maneuverable with aluminum body providing over 2,000# of reserve capacity.
Available as a 9' body only.
Quick Attack/Urban Interface
Center deck water/pump skid with up to 425 gallons of water and additional rescue tool storage areas.
Walk-Around Rescue
Ward Apparatus dedicated super-structure enables custom layout of interior compartments for maximum storage.
Crew-Forward Rescue
For sitting up to (3) and major rescue tool storage capability.
Water Rescue
This rescue body is built for the water! Options include:
Crew Forward Compartment for Crew Transport and Changing Area
Scene Commander Crane
Roof Boat Storage
Boat Motor Storage
Custom Design
It's not all fire apparatus at Ward Apparatus. If you can imagine it, we can build it!
Body Length
9' Super Squad
9-foot body
10'
10-foot body
12'
12-foot body
14'
14-foot body
16'
16-foot body
Requires a commercial or custom chassis.
18'
18-foot body
Requires a commercial or custom chassis.
20'
20-foot body
Requires a commercial or custom chassis.
Longer Than 20'
Body length > 20'
Requires a commercial or custom chassis.
Compartment Door Style
Roll-Up Doors
Most popular option among rescue vehicles is the standard roll-up door to protect your equipment
Slam-Shut Doors
Very popular on Maintainer service bodies, many departments like the option of hinged compartment doors rather than roll-up.
Options
With our truly customized design, there is a seemingly endless list of options and accessories to add to your body. Here are some popular options to get the conversation started!
None
No options chosen at this time
Adjustable Shelving
Arrange your compartment just the way you like it with adjustable shelving. Various sizes available.
Roll-Out Trays
Access your equipment quickly with these trays, which also angle down when extended.
Slide-out Tool Board
Slide-out tool boards for vertical equipment mounting.
Backboard Storage
Ward Apparatus creates space! Stokes basket and backboard storage compartment are available.
Airbag Storage
Custom designed airbag storage
Dualock Drawer Sets
Ward Apparatus's DuaLock Aluminum Drawer Sets are an innovation in organization. They lock in AND out and can be customized to the size of your compartment.
Emergency Lighting
Warning and lighting systems by Federal Signal, Whelen, Tomar, and others available.
Telescoping Scene Lights
Mounted on the outside of your vehicle, these lights will rotate and adjust to the height you need to illuminate the scene.
Light Tower
Light towers available from Will-Burt and Command Light.
Rear Traffic Advisor
Multiple vendor options available
Scene Commander Crane
For Rescue operations and/or boat employment. Includes remote control 40,000 lumen scene light, scene camera.
Water Rescue Boat Storage
Roof mounted boat storage with enclosed front and side walls, ladder to roof access.
Water Rescue Boat Motor Storage
Compartment mounted storage and power deployment of boat motor.
Generator
Portable and permanent mount PTO-driven generators.
Reels
A variety of reels are available to mount electrical cords or small hoses. They make for easy use and return for storage.
Pressurized Storage System
Keep dust & moisture away from your equipment with this patented compartment system.
Permanent Mount Winch
Ratings up to 16,500 lbs
Portable Winch with Side Mount Receivers
Portable winch with receivers each side of truck in addition to front and rear.
Safety Back-up Camera
Improve visibility to the rear with a back-up camera. Video monitor will be mounted in the cab.
Color
Chassis OEM Color
OEM Red
Chassis 2-Tone
Chassis to be painted 2-tone
Custom Fleet Color
Ward Apparatus can match any department's paint color.
Yellow
Ward Apparatus can match the YELLOW color you need
White
WHITE
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Project Summary
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