Fire Service & First Responder

Built to spec. Ready to respond.

From brush trucks and mini pumpers to rescue body builds and scene lighting, we work directly with fire departments and EMS teams to spec and build vehicles that perform when it matters most.

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On-site consult — we come to you

Lifetime workmanship warranty

60+ years in commercial vehicles

Built for the departments that answer the call.

Fire service vehicles are among the most technically demanding builds we do. Every department responds to different terrain, carries different equipment, and operates under different requirements. That's why we come to your facility first — to learn exactly how your department operates before a single spec is written.

Fire Departments

Municipal and rural fire departments building out brush trucks, mini pumpers, light rescue units, and support vehicles to department spec.

EMS & First Responder Units

Emergency medical services and first responder teams that need vehicles with the right power, lighting, and configurations for rapid response.

Wildland & Rural Fire Districts

Wildland fire districts requiring rugged, terrain-capable builds: brush trucks, skid units, and apparatus built for demanding conditions.

What We Install

Every department is different. Every build should be, too.

Every system is specified for how you operate and what your terrain demands.

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Apparatus & Body

Brush truck builds
Mini pumper configurations
Rescue body builds
Light rescue configurations
Wildland fire apparatus
Skid unit mounts & frames
Flatbed & utility body installs

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Water & Pump Systems

Water tank installations
Pump systems
Hose reels
Pump panel configurations
Plumbing & valve integration
Foam system mounts

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Lighting & Electrical

Scene lighting & light towers
Emergency lighting
Siren & speaker systems
Generator & PTO mounts
Shore power & inverter systems
Power management documentation

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Compartmentalization & Storage

Equipment compartments & doors
Roll-out trays & drawer systems
SCBA storage systems
Aerial & ladder rack systems
Tool mounts & scene gear storage
Running boards & step systems

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Recent Builds

See what we've built.

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The process

Here's how we get your fleet equipped and road-ready.

Every build starts with an on-site consult and ends with a road-ready vehicle. Your rep handles the process start to finish. The same person who learns your operation is the one who sees your build through.

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Reach out and we'll connect within 24 hours. On-site is preferred. (We come to you!)

We Come to Your Facility

We assess your vehicles, learn how your team operates, and document everything with the exact specs needed for an accurate build.

Quote & Build

Clear quote, layout diagrams, and power documentation. Then our specialists get to work — no shortcuts.

Your Crew is Fully Equipped

Vehicles are fully completed, cleaned, and fueled. Your team shows up ready to do the job.

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Why North Central Upfitting?

The Partner
Behind the Build

We've been doing this long enough to know what works, and we stand behind the build after the vehicle leaves our facility.

60+

Years in Business

Founded in 1964. We've outlasted trends, market shifts, and a lot of competitors. We'll be here for your next build.

100%

Employee-Owned

Every person on our team has a stake in the quality of the work. That accountability shows up in every install.

Lifetime

Workmanship Warranty

If something we installed causes a problem, we make it right. No runaround — for the life of the vehicle.

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Vendor Partners

The Brands
Behind the Build

We work with the most trusted names in commercial upfitting; selected for durability, availability, and how well they hold up in real-world use.

Decked

Truck bed drawer and storage systems

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Gamber Johnson

Vehicle consoles, mounts, mobile workstations

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Havis

In-vehicle mounts, consoles, docking systems

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Knapheide

Service bodies, utility bodies, flatbeds

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Kussmaul Electronics

Power management and charging systems

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Optronics

LED Lighting

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Setina

Partitions, push bumpers, law enforcement equipment

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SoundOff Signal

Emergency lighting, sirens, warning systems

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Whelen

Emergency lighting and sirens for public safety

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"They came out to our station, understood exactly what our department needed, and delivered a brush truck that was ready to deploy from day one. The build documentation alone was worth the call."

Fire Chief

Rural Minnesota Fire District

Let's build the right vehicle
for your work.

Set up a consult. Your rep will come to your site, learn your operation, and map out what you need. No obligation, no guesswork.

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