Maintainer Custom Bodies Inks Fire Apparatus Dealer

Rock Rapids, IA—Maintainer Custom Bodies (MCB) has reached an agreement with Northeast Rescue Systems of Roslindale, MA, to sell the company’s premium lineup of custom rescue and emergency management vehicle bodies. Northeast Rescue will sell the entire product line, including MCB’s popular Responder walk-in and walk-around rescue vehicles, as well as EMS, specialty hazmat, command center and crew-carrier vehicles.

“We are excited to team with Northeast Rescue Systems to sell MCB product in Massachusetts,” said Brady Graff, MCB’s Business Development Manager. “Their sales force has extensive experience with the region’s emergency crews. Their commitment to superior customer service makes them a great match for Maintainer Custom Bodies.”

Northeast Rescue Systems has been in business since 1994. In addition to fire apparatus, they sell an extensive catalog of rescue equipment, personal safety gear, and protective equipment. Vice President Patrick O’Connor looks forward to working with MCB.

“I worked with MCB previously on a hazmat response apparatus for the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. The staff at MCB was great at developing a unit that was customized to the department’s needs.”

For more information, visit www.maintainercustombodies.com.

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