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Fire Apparatus Refurbishment

Gowans-Knight began its business by repairing and refurbishing fire apparatus. Today, refurbishment is a viable alternative to new apparatus purchase.There are, however, specific guidelines which lead the GK design team to the decision as to whether or not refurbishment is a wise choice for your department. Factors including vehicle age, type of brakes, chassis condition, engine, axle capacities etc., all are considered in the decision process. If you are considering refurbishment, let the GK professionals give you an honest evaluation. Shown below is just a quick sample of a few of the units we have done, which actually number in the 100's. More photos will be added as they are provided.

Fire/Rescue Apparatus Refurbished By The Gowans-Knight Company Inc.

WASHINGTON, CONNECTICUT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Washington CT Refurb 5/02
We proudly present Washington Ct's refurbished pumper. Engine 5, now looks like new !

WILLINGTON, CONNECTICUT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Willington CT Refurbished Engine

BOLTON, CONNECTICUT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bolton, CT
Bolton Fire Department, Bolton, CT, refurbishment of Bolton Tanker #234 A 1981 Duplex/Grumman Pumper/Tanker Unit included a complete refurbishment consisting of the following: Removal of the original steel pump enclosure and pumper body. Cab which included extensive repairs to all rusted areas, complete reupolstery of the cab seats, and new headliner. Fire Pump completely rebuilt which included new valves and plumbing. A completely new stainless steel pump enclosure was fabricated and new pump panels were provided. A complete new 12 gauge stainless steel body with stainless steel sub-frame was provided. New hosebed capacity is 1500 ft. 5" LDH, 500 ft. 2-1/2" DJ fire hose. A new 2000 gallon UPF Poly-Tank IIE with integral foam tank New body included new stainless steel suction hose carriers, ladder brackets, and a left side body mounted 2100-gallon portable tank compartment. New lighting package is a Whelen "B-Link" Strobe lighting package.

AVON, CONNECTICUT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Avon FD Refurb
Refurbished by GK, this 1980 Middlesex pumper, respectfully dubbed the "Ugly Duckling", was recently delivered to the Avon CT Fire Department. Part of it's makeover included a new UPF Poly 500 gallon booster tank, body and cab repairs and a complete new paint job.

Avon Avon CT Logo Avon CT FD
Three Different Views Of Avon's "New" Pride & Joy

The Ugly Duckling
Avon's Ugly Duckling Before Lettering and Graphics

Putnam Lake, NY ,Refurbished
This 1981 American LaFrance Pumper was refurbished by Gowans-Knight, for Putnam Lake NY.,complete with a Galvanneal body with Robinson roll-up doors.

Tunxis Hose Refurbed Pumper
This Tunxis Hose, Unionville CT.1976 Ford/Oren Pumper was refurbished by Gowans-Knight, complete with new stainless steel compartments, the addition of new high side compartments, body work and a complete repaint.
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