About US

OUR HISTORY

Innovation is the driving force behind change and improvement.

Our visionary leader, Larry F. Reber, President, designed the first vacuum apparatus specifically for fire service at the request of a local department. He and Rebecca Reber started Reberland Equipment, Inc. in 1974, selling and servicing equipment in the agricultural and industrial markets. In 1985, New Pittsburg, Ohio Fire Department requested that we build a vacuum unit on their present chassis, a 1971 HI loadstar. Larry's approach to fire service was unencumbered by the paradigms of the past. After careful research and design, the 1st "Firovac™" was built.


It soon became evident that vacuum was the answer to quicker and easier loading and unloading of water without the needless expenditure of pumpers or additional personnel. Larry realized that he had developed the vacuum tanker concept based strictly on an engineering basis. In 1985, wanting to learn firsthand how fire equipment is needed and used, he joined the local rural fire department. Overtime, Larry became Assistant Fire Chief of the Apple Creek Volunteer Fire Department. While he no longer holds an office within the department, he still volunteers, encourages, and supports our company employees who are volunteers with the department.


Firovac™ Trucks are Truly Made by Firefighters for Firefighters!

OUR HISTORY

Innovation is the driving force behind change and improvement.

Our visionary leader, Larry F. Reber, President, designed the first vacuum apparatus specifically for fire service at the request of a local department. He and Rebecca Reber started Reberland Equipment, Inc. in 1974, selling and servicing equipment in the agricultural and industrial markets. In 1985, New Pittsburg, Ohio Fire Department requested that we build a vacuum unit on their present chassis, a 1971 HI loadstar. Larry's approach to fire service was unencumbered by the paradigms of the past. After careful research and design, the 1st "Firovac™" was built.


It soon became evident that vacuum was the answer to quicker and easier loading and unloading of water without the needless expenditure of pumpers or additional personnel. Larry realized that he had developed the vacuum tanker concept based strictly on an engineering basis. In 1985, wanting to learn firsthand how fire equipment is needed and used, he joined the local rural fire department. Overtime, Larry became Assistant Fire Chief of the Apple Creek Volunteer Fire Department. While he no longer holds an office within the department, he still volunteers, encourages, and supports our company employees who are volunteers with the department.



Firovac™ Trucks are Truly Made by Firefighters for Firefighters!

MORE ABOUT US

Rebecca Reber, a nurse by profession, has worked closely with Larry as Corporate Secretary to manage the day-to-day operations, implement policies, promote products, and assist associates and customers.


Firovac™ Power Systems has continued to expand operations to keep up with the increased demand for Firovac™ Fire Trucks and Vacuum Tankers. There are hundreds of units in service and in different stages of production.


Each unit is custom-built for the needs of individual departments. Chassis features such as GVWR, Transmission, Grade Ability, Tire Size, Frame Strength, etc. are paired with terrain to supply the best performance potential. Likewise, apparatus features are chosen to provide the best functionality and to meet the Department's needs.


As time has passed, more innovative products have emerged, such as a Power Portable Tank Bracket with 2 Portable Tanks. A patented Floating Strainer and a wide variety of compartment choices including Polished Aluminum Tanks and Aluminum Bodies.  All Fire Pumps are set up with "Pump and Roll" capabilities, which provides the ability to drive up to 40 MPH and discharge water 100 feet for grass, field, brush and ditch bank fires.


Continuing to provide innovative products to complement Firovac's superior flow rates and performance, a HV-LL (High Volume - Low Level) Transfer Strainer has been developed that  WILL NOT  Lift off the Floor of a Portable Drop Tank. There is NO NEED to tie it down, EVEN at Flow Rates of 2100 GPM !!


Completing the Reberland Equipment Inc. team are knowledgeable committed management members and employees that are an esteemed part of the business.


Firovac™ has associates throughout the USA and Canada.

For a Complete List of Dealers in your Area, Please Visit the Contact Us Page.


If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Mr. Larry Reber at 1-800-796-2588 Ext. 104, Brian Stoffer Ext. 105,  or Ben Lewis at Ext. 119.

Email: admin@firovac.com 

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