About Us...
Larry F. Reber, our CEO, was always a forward-thinker. He engineered the first-ever vacuum apparatus tailored specifically for fire service, upon request from a local department. Together with Rebecca Reber, they established Reberland Equipment Inc. in 1974. The company initially focused on the sale and maintenance of farm equipment and light commercial products. However, in 1985, a request from the New Pittsburg, Ohio Fire Department led to a significant shift in operations. They asked for a vacuum unit to be built on their existing chassis, a 1971 (IH) Loadstar. Unrestricted by traditional paradigms, Larry's approach to the fire service sector was revolutionary. Following meticulous research and innovative design, the first "Firovac™" came into existence. This creation marked the beginning of our journey in manufacturing custom vacuum tankers, and fire truck tankers.
Innovation is the driving force behind change and improvement.
Our visionary leader, Larry F. Reber, CEO, 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, the New Pittsburg Community Fire Department in Ohio, 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!
Meet the Firovac Team
