Vehicle Systems, Inc.

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Why E-One Fire Trucks?

Emergency One (aka "E-One") is the industry leader in fire and emergency vehicle manufacturing with more than 18,000 vehicles in operation around the world.

E-One is unique as a single-source manufacturer. E-One engineers and builds the complete vehicle - chassis, cab, body and aerial device. Since VSI is an authorized dealer, we can satisfy your after-sale needs with just one call. Whether it's parts, service, warranty, training or manuals, we're here to serve you.

All components are field tested and proven. E-One does not take shortcuts in the manufacturing process. Consider the following advantages of E-One.

Experience:

Established in 1974, E-One grew to become the industry leader in less than 20 years, and today employs more than 1,600 people in seven plants totaling more than 550,000 square feet. Innovation has been the company's driving force and continues to be the impetus behind our pursuit of new technologies. The result is state-of-the-art emergency response vehicles recognized for superior fire fighting and rescue capabilities.

Aluminum Construction:

E-One pioneered the use of aluminum in emergency response vehicles and continues to lead the industry today with innovative uses of this superior material.

Why is aluminum superior? Aluminum is resistant to corrosion and will not rust, resulting in much longer field life than conventional trucks.

Due to the aluminum construction, E-One trucks weigh an average of 20 to 25 percent less than trucks made of steel. There is less wear and tear on the engine, transmission, brakes and tires. The result is extended vehicle life and reduced maintenance cost.

Though lighter in weight, E-One trucks are as strong or stronger than conventional trucks. Less weight gives you more payload (equipment and water) capacity.

Extrusions:

Heating aluminum and pushing it through a die to give it shape makes extrusions. The extrusion is just as strong on a corner as it is on a flat surface. Slots in the extrusion let E-One slide in the body's aluminum outer skin, creating a durable tongue-and-groove assembly, which is then welded into place. This interlocking of extrusions and body plate makes for an extremely strong, yet lightweight, cab and body.

E-One's modular construction makes it easier and less expensive to repair a body, if it's in an accident. It's much more feasible to rechassis for an extended service life, if needed.

The extended field life of E-One's aluminum cabs and bodies result in higher re-sale or trade-in value, and the ability to improve your total vehicle replacement cycle.

It seems like a paradox. E-One uses lower strength, lighter weight alloy materials to produce a stronger truck body.

Fast Delivery :

You won't wait over a year for your E-One truck. E-One's high-tech approach to vehicle manufacturing also enables us to have the fastest delivery in the industry. We can deliver commercial pumpers and rescues in as little as 45 to 60 days, custom pumpers in four to six months and aerials in as little as seven to nine months.