Archives: Dealers

Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles joined the Braun family in 2014. They provide new ambulance sales and service to customers in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Their main facility is located in Centerton, Arkansas; they have established partnerships with strategically located service and warranty centers throughout their coverage area.

Like Braun, Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles is family-owned and operated by husband and wife team Justin and Lisa Jarvis. Prior to opening the dealership, Justin had over twenty years of experience as a firefighter, EMT and Paramedic, and over 14 years of experience in emergency vehicles sales. They established the business as a Braun ambulance dealership and have grown to include other lines, such as Demers Ambulances.

As they continue to grow, they are adding experienced staff for sales and service. The dealership is proud to offer industry-leading products in America’s heartland. They are committed to delivering world class vehicles with world class service.

Penn Care has been a long-time dealer partner of Braun Industries. The company provides Braun sales and service in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. Headquartered in Niles, Ohio, the company has ambulance sales representatives and strategic service partners, such as C2 Emergency Solutions, located throughout their coverage area.

Co-founders, Don Bloom and Shawn Bryant, sold Braun ambulances prior to even incorporating the business! They officially opened their first full-line facility in Warren, Ohio in 1987. They carried a complete line of emergency medical products and vehicles. Today, the company is also owned by Taylor Pease and maintains their EMS Supplies and Ambulances Divisions. They also offer EMS Software and Disaster Response Solutions as well.

With the slogan “Many Needs … One Solution,” Penn Care strives to be a full-service solution provider. They are consistently named a top dealer in the Braun network, positioning the brand as the “Rolls Royce” of the ambulance industry.

North Central Emergency Vehicles was one of Braun’s first dealer partners. They provide Braun sales and service to customers in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. They have facilities in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Plainfield, Illinois.

Family-owned and operated, North Central Emergency Vehicles was started by Jerry Pawelk in 1964 as Jerry’s Transmission Service. Jerry was a fire chief and grew his service business to focus on fleet management of fire trucks and ambulances. As he made a name for himself by providing exceptional service, Braun approached Jerry about becoming a dealer in 1987; he accepted. His son and current owner, Fred Pawelk, was hired as the first full-time ambulance salesman in 1992. In 1993, the company changed its name to North Central Ambulance Sales and Service.

Today, they sell and service more than ambulances. They also work on fire trucks, brush trucks, and other specialty vehicles. Now under the name North Central Emergency Vehicles, they are the premier emergency vehicle dealer in the Midwest.

North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. became a member of the Braun family in 2011. They are the premier dealer of Braun Ambulances in Vermont and New York.

NERV was founded in 1987. The founders had a combined 65 years in the field of EMS, so they knew what was important to crew members when purchasing a new vehicle. With a commitment to quality products and excellent customer service, NERV quickly grew to become one of the largest independent ambulance dealers in the country.

With a history rich in experience, owner Bob Reilly and his team work hard to develop ambulances that will best serve their customers. They strive to be a one-stop shop for all their needs by offering ambulance sales, to your door service, and parts. At North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. customer safety and satisfaction are top priority.

Glick Fire Equipment joined the Braun family in 2013 as the dealer for Pennsylvania. Glick has various locations in Pennsylvania, including sales and service departments in Bird in Hand, Mill Hall, Zelienople, and Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Glick has 4 full-service and sales facilities across Pennsylvania, in Lancaster, Clinton, Butler and Montgomery counties, with body shop and fabrication services available in their Lancaster and Butler county locations.

Glick Fire Equipment was founded in 1987 by David and Susan Glick, who began the company in their living room. Over the following 12 years, the company grew and expanded to other locations, while focusing on fire apparatus sales. In 2007, Glick expanded their product line to include ambulances and now provides Braun ambulances to clients in eastern and central Pennsylvania.

From a living room operation to a four-facility company, Glick has never lost their passion for providing customers with quality and innovative emergency and fire apparatus sales and service. The company’s sales and service teams are experienced and committed to providing first-class products and services to fire and EMS crews in Pennsylvania.

We are proud to have First Priority Emergency Vehicles, the EMS Division of First Priority Group, LLC – as our dealer partner for New Jersey, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Delaware. Joining the Braun family in 2005, they provide ambulance sales and service out of their main headquarters in Manchester, New Jersey and vehicle conversions facility in Flanders, New Jersey.

First Priority Emergency Vehicles is one of two authorized Braun Ambulance Remounters in the country. First Priority is a manufacturer, dealer, upfitter, and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles. Along with ambulances, they offer specialty vehicle conversions, New Jersey and Delaware fire apparatus sales and clean transportation solutions.

Focused on providing end-users with a comprehensive one-stop shop approach to emergency and specialty vehicles, the company services clients in the public and private sectors. First Priority’s professionals bring to bear their longstanding experience from the EMS, fire, law enforcement and medical industries to provide high quality sales and service to New Jersey.

Emergency Equipment Professionals has been a part of the Braun family since 2013. They are the premier dealer for Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with locations in Horn Lake and Richland, Mississippi and Pelham and Mobile, Alabama.

EEP was established in 2011 by Jeff and Mary Kuntz. With an extensive background in the fire & EMS industry, Jeff and his team provide quality equipment and apparatus to their customers. Since 1980, Jeff has worked as a first responder; he’s passionate about the jobs his customers are doing, because he’s done them as well! EEP provides excellent customer service during the sales process, but it doesn’t stop there. EEP also provides maintenance and service to their customers, promoting preventative maintenance to reduce apparatus downtime.

EEP understands the importance and magnitude of the jobs their customers are doing, so they provide only the highest quality and safest products. As EEP continues to grow, their priority will always be providing quality first responder products and vehicles.

Bulldog Fire and Emergency Apparatus joined the Braun family in 2011. They are the dealer partner for Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. They have facilities in Woodville, Massachusetts and Bozrah, Connecticut.

The company was founded in 1933 as a fire apparatus manufacturer. Over the years, the company evolved to represent other emergency vehicle manufacturers and provide various products and services.

Today, Bulldog Fire and Emergency Apparatus is the premier dealer and service provider for fire and emergency apparatus in New England. Many of Bulldog’s team members have served as EMS professionals, so they know the importance of quality-built ambulances firsthand. With knowledgeable sales representatives and experienced in-house service technicians, Bulldog provides an ideal experience for their customers during the life of their emergency vehicle.

Since 2000, Autotronics has been a member of the Braun family serving customers in Maine and New Hampshire. Autotronics has two locations: Frenchville, Maine and Bangor, Maine.

Autotronics was founded as “Daigle Midway Service,” by Ferdinand Daigle, Sr. in 1958. In 1964, Ferdinand Daigle, Jr. expanded the business to include specialty automotive electrical systems, starters, and alternators. In 1985, Ferdinand Paul Daigle, III joined the company and began focusing on public safety vehicles.

Today, Autotronics is the premier dealer for the sales and service of fire apparatus, ADA vehicles, police vehicles, and Braun ambulances in Maine and New Hampshire. Their sales and service teams are extremely knowledgeable about the entire Braun product line. Autotronics believes in the quality and reliability of the products that they sell and will work hard to get their clients an emergency vehicle that meets their needs and budget.