The apparatus division of Emergency Services of New England
About Us
East Coast Fire Services is a dedicated division of Emergency Services of New England, formed to conduct comprehensive testing and inspections of fire apparatus and equipment. The business is owned and operated by both retired and active firefighters who approach every job as if they were responding to an emergency, relying on the equipment to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
In addition to fire apparatus testing and inspections, East Coast Fire Services provides a wide range of fire protection services that may not be directly related to the equipment. These services include annual fire alarm inspections and service, extinguisher sales and service, and inspection and testing of emergency/exit lighting within businesses.
Safety is of utmost importance in all fire protection services, and East Coast Fire Services takes pride in conducting all tests and inspections with the utmost rigor and integrity.
For a free consultation, please contact us today. Alternatively, you may reach out to our valued customers for a reference.
To showcase our commitment to safety and the hard work of our crews, we have included a photo gallery below. You will find images of our valued customers and crews in action, ensuring the safety and longevity of their front-line apparatus. Additional information regarding services offered can be viewed by selecting any of the options on the top right corner of the screen.
Annual NFPA Aerial Inspections / NDT's
Every year NFPA requires your aerial apparatus to be inspected and tested up to the manufacturer's specifications and every 5 years an NDT (non-destructive test) needs to be done to be sure all bolts and pins remain safe and undamaged. Our testing includes a full undercarriage inspection to check all pump packings, hydraulic couplings/hoses, outrigger bolts and general visual inspection, and anything else that we see safety wise would be noted. We complete drift testing on both the outriggers and the ladder, ensure proper function of all controls including bucket controls and waterways, and check the weight limitations according to each ladders specifications. We flow water to check for leaks in the waterway as well as to ensure proper function of the pump and torque the turntable bolts down to the specified limit. Each test takes approximately 4 hours to fully complete and we are happy to assist in the movement, placement and swapping of equipment to keep your units in service as much as possible. All of our employees are CDL licensed drivers and qualified to operate all aerial devices.
