Seagrave Fire Apparatus
FWD was founded in 1909 by Otto Zachow and William Besserdich in Clintonville, Wisconsin. It became a premier manufacturer of severe chassis and produced America’s first all-wheel drive chassis. Seagrave, founded by Fredric Seagrave in Detroit, Michigan in 1881, is the oldest continuous manufacturer of fire apparatus in the United States. The company moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1891 and remained there until 1963.In 1963 Seagrave moved all operations to Clintonville, Wisconsin.
Today, FWD Seagrave produces a comprehensive range of custom apparatus. Manufactured products include aerial ladders, telescopic boom platforms, custom chassis and custom bodies. Apparatus built at FWD Seagrave are constructed using long lasting and ultra high durability materials such as 3CR12 stainless steel and Polypyrene. All products are NFPA, DOT and FMVSS compliant. FWD Seagrave also produces specialized apparatus for commercial and military applications.
Fire Apparatus Models
Marauder Chassis Custom Pumper
Custom stainless steel cab designs providing unmatched protection.
Attacker Chassis Pumper
Custom stainless steel split tilt cab designs providing unmatched protection in severe service environments.
Commercial Chassis Pumper
Premier options for specific-purpose or multi-purpose fire fighting
AerialScope 75′ & 95′ Platform
Premier aerial platform of the industry. Capable of flowing 1000 GPM with 1000 lbs in the basket.
Apollo 105′ Platform
High performance rear-mount 105′ platform. Available with Marauder II or Attacker HD custom Seagrave chassis.
Force 100′ Ladder
High performance rear-mount quint and non-quint aerial ladders available with Marauder II or Attacker HD custom Seagrave chassis.
Meanstick 75′ Ladder
High performance rear-mount quint 75′ aerial ladder available with Marauder II or Attacker HD custom Seagrave chassis.
Rescue
Specialist model walk-in, walk- through and walk-around rescue units with Marauder II or Attacker HD custom Seagrave chassis.