Fire Apparatus & Equipment Since 1952
| 49 Knight Street,
Watertown, CT. 06795 860-274-8801 .... Fax: 860-274-7937 E Mail: gowansknight@snet.net TOLL FREE: 877-352-4871 |
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The
Gowans-Knight Co.,Inc. Fire Apparatus & Equipment Since 1952
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| Gowans-Knight Builds & Repairs Fire & Rescue
Apparatus Serving Exclusively: CT, MA, RI, and Eastern NY |
| WORK- IN- PROGRESS- See Our Trucks Being Fabricated |
| GK Apparatus Refurbishments, Modifications & Enhancements |
| In Memory of GK Founder, Clarke A. Palmer | GK LINE CARD |
| Still in Service Today !!! | GK Air Conditioning Service ! | APPARATUS LIFT AT GK ! |
| ACCEPTING TRUCK MECHANIC APPLICATIONS! | WATERTOWN POLICE VEHICLES | Refurb: Woodbury Engine 1 Reel |
| NEED LADDER SERVICE ? |
| Have you had your ladder truck serviced and inspected?? Let Gowans-Knight assist you with your ladder service needs. Please call to set up an appointment today!! |
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| CROTON FALLS NY, RESCUE 28, REFURBISHMENT |
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| COLUMBIA CT. E205, APPARATUS REFURBISHMENT |
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| WOODBURY CT. ENGINE 4 |
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| FAIRFIELD CT. COMMAND VEHICLE |
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| BEDFORD NY RESCUE 44 |
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| WATERTOWN CT. E-3 |
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| ANDOVER CT. REFURBISHED |
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| WYNANTSKILL NY. UTILITY |
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| WATERBURY CT. ENGINE 6 |
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| POUND RIDGE NY. RESCUE 22 |
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| PROSPECT CT. UTILITY |
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| CROTON FALLS NY. MINI-ATTACK 17 |
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| WATERTOWN CT. EMS-9 |
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| BEEKMAN NY UTILITY |
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| FAIRFIELD CT ENGINE 2 |
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| EAST FISHKILL FIRE DISTRICT UTILITY / FIRE POLICE UNIT |
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| DURHAM ENGINE 1 |
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| WATERTOWN ENGINE 5 |
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| CANAAN ENGINE 16 |
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| WATERBURY RESCUE 9 |
Click on Rescue 9 image below for more photos and specifications.
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| WATERBURY ENGINE 11 |
Click on photo for more details and see Hale training with this apparatus, and see a link to photos of the May 8 fire on Freight Street in Waterbury.
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| CORNWALL UTILITY 5 |
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| WOODBURY ENGINE 5 |
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| WOODBURY COMMAND VEHICLE |
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| GAYLORDSVILLE ENGINE 6, 1990 MACK/SS, REFURBISHED |
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| NEW FAIRFIELD CT, SQUANTZ POND ENGINE CO. |
Click on photo for more pictures and specifications. Engine-In-Actions photos added 2/22/10
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| FALLS VILLAGE CT. |
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| BETHANY CT. |
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| POUND RIDGE NY |
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| ROXBURY CT. BRUSH-ENGINE 6 |
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| WOODBURY CT. E1 REEL TRUCK-- REFURBISHED ! |
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| COS COB CT. SQUAD 2 |
Click on photo for more details and the work in progress photos preceeding completion.
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| WATERTOWN CT. POLICE VEHICLES |
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| WASHINGTON CT. TANKER-ENGINE 7 |
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| WATERTOWN CT. ENGINE 6 |
Click on photo for more details and the work in progress photos preceeding completion.
See Engine 6 in action at recent (2010) Buckingham Street Fire, Click here
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| TERRYVILLE CT. TRUCK 15 |
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| POUGHKEEPSIE NY ENGINE 3 |
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| Time To Get Your Pump UL Tested. Call us for an appointment. |
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New ! View/Download our Data Sheets |
| WATERTOWN ENGINE 2.....BACK IN SERVICE ! |
Refurbished to "better than new" by Gowans-Knight. Click here for more details.
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| STEVENSON CT. BRUSH 310 |
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| WOODBURY CT. ENGINE 8 |
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| POUGHKEEPSIE NY. ENGINE 1 |
| First of two new pumpers for Poughkeepsie, NY. More photos and specifications to follow in the next few days. Stay tuned ! |
Click on truck photo for more pictures and specifications
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| WHITE HILLS VFD, UTILITY TRUCK 55 |
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| THOMASTON CT'S "HOOK-N-HOSE" ENGINE 7 |
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Download .PDF 2-Page Flyer Describing Thomaston's E7
| Newtown Ct. Rescue Completed | GK Completes Orange CT Refurb |
Click on the two truck pictures below to see individual pages and large photos of the apparatus.
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| REFURB OF EAST HADDAM ATTACK TRUCK |
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East Haddam's refurb project included a new 2005 Ford F-550 Chassis, Repainted Body, New Diesel Driven CET Pump, New UPF Poly Tank and a New NFPA Lighting Package. When a refubishment for your apparatus is being considered, call Gowans-Knight to learn what options are available to you. We have the experience and expertise to do the job right !
| GK POLICE VEHICLE | CUSTOM CHIEF'S VEHICLE |
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| Watertown Police Cruiser, Custom Lighting, Equipment | Morris Fire Department, Chief's Vehicle |
| DOES YOUR REPAIR PROVIDER HAVE A SPRINKLER SYSTEM ??
GK ADDS NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. |
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| Rescue, Built for Middlefield CT. |
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| New Custom Brush Truck For The Durham CT Volunteer Fire Department |
| See Downloadable PDF - Durham Brush Truck Flyer |
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| Newburgh NY Fire Department, "Twins", Engines 2 and 4 ! |
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| Croton Falls Fire District Engine 148 Recently Delivered By GK |
| FIRE TRUCKS, FIRE & RESCUE APPARATUS, FIRE & RESCUE EQUIPMENT, FIRE APPARATUS SERVICE, APPARATUS REFURBISHMENT, BODY WORK, ELECTRICAL WIRING. OnSpot AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN SYSTEM INSTALLATION CENTER. |
| See Our PowerPoint Slide Show Of GK-Built Apparatus, Click Here |
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| SEE OUR LATEST APPARATUS DELIVERIES ! SELECT FROM LIST BELOW |
| Watertown CT.s New Rescue & Drill |
| Warren Ct.Pumper-Tanker | Watertown CT Engine 4 |
| Croton Falls, NY., Dec 2004 | Newburgh NY, Engine 4 |
| Bedford Hills NY Refurb | Durham CT Brush 5 |
| Middlefield CT Rescue | Morris VFD Chief's Vehicle |
| Watertown Police Cruiser | Newtown Rescue |
| Orange CT Pumper | Thomaston CT Engine 7 |
| White Hills Utility | Stevenson CT Brush 310 |
| Watertown Engine 2 | Poughkeepsie NY E3 |
| Terryville CT Truck 15 | Watertown CT E6 |
| Washington CT Tanker | Cos Cob CT Utility |
| Watertown Police 2008 | Roxbury Brush |
| Pound Ridge NY 2008 | Bethany CT Engine March 2009 |
| Falls Village CT Engine 9 | New Fairfield Ct, Squantz Engine Co. |
| Gaylordsville E6 Refurbished | Woodbury Engine 5 |
| Cornwall CT Utility 5 | Waterbury Engine 11 |
| Waterbury Rescue 9 | Canaan CT Engine 16 |
| Watertown CT Engine 5 | Durham CT Engine 1 |
| East Fishkill Fire District Utility-Fire Police | Fairfield CT Engine 2 |
| Beekman NY Utility | Watertown EMS-9 |
| Croton Falls Mini-Attack 17 | Waterbury CT E6 |
| Wynantskill NY Utility | Watertown CT E3 |
| Bedford NY Rescue 44 | Woodbury CT E4 |
| Columbia CT Refurb | Croton Falls NY Refurb |
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| NEW! Biosystems Gas Detectors and Accountability Systems....Click Here ! |
| SEE GK'S PUMP TESTING FACILITIES |
| NEW ! SEE OUR PUMP MAINTENANCE TIPS ! |
| Did You Know ? GK Repairs GROUND LADDERS! Rungs, Haylards, Heat Sensor Stickers and More. Authorized Alco-Lite and Duo-Safety Dealer & Repair Center |
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The real strength of GK, lies in it's ability to design and build custom fire and rescue apparatus to meet the exacting needs of today's emergency service departments.
The company is owned and staffed by many active members of fire/rescue departments, and as such, know the real world needs of todays apparatus and equipment. GK also offers full service capabilities for all types and brands of pumpers, ladders, towers, brush trucks, rescues, utility vehicles etc. Our service capabilities involve all aspects of the emergency vehicle including engine, chassis, pump, body, paint, trim, striping & lettering, electrical wiring, radios, warning lights, flood/scene lighting, sirens etc. A state-of-the-art, in ground pump testing facility allows for annual pump recertification tests, new appartus final testing and general pump analysis. The company regularly conducts training and seminars on a variety of emergency-related topics and it's Open House, held every two years has become an eagerly anticipated event by area departments. GK sells and services fire/rescue equipment including; turnout gear, hose, forestry hose, indian cans, foam, nozzles, hard suction, boots, SCBA's, air bags, gas detectors, helmets, rescue tools, lights, sirens, flood lights, smoke ejectors, ladders, pike poles, portable pumps, fire extinguishers, portable ponds, gloves, forcible entry tools, hose reels, large diameter hose, battery conditioners, gear bags, hose couplings, hose adapters, pump gages, air packs, fog nozzles, rope, life belts, helmet shields, spotlights, and more ! |
Have Questions? Need a Quotation on New or Refurbished Apparatus? Need a Quote on Fire or Rescue Equipment ? Like a Demo or Seminar Our Equipment ?
Call GK at 860-274-8801
| GK's NEW GENERAL E-MAIL ADDRESS: gowansknight@snet.net |
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| FIRE TRUCKS, FIRE & RESCUE APPARATUS, FIRE & RESCUE EQUIPMENT, FIRE APPARATUS SERVICE, APPARATUS REFURBISHMENT, BODY WORK, ELECTRICAL WIRING. OnSpot AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN SYSTEM INSTALLATION CENTER. |
| About Our Web Site: This site will never be completed ! It will be my challenge to continue to keep us current with the latest apparatus and equipment updates. We will continually try to keep you current on the many issues of interest to the Fire/Rescue service. Please check us often for the latest and greatest information! Site Designed and Maintained By GK Webmaster, Jack Wallace |
