Singer Associates has locations with offices and service centers throughout our respective
territory. The Virginia offices are located in Manassas, Richmond and Roanoke. The Maryland offices are located in Baltimore, Easton, and Williamsport. Singer
Associates moved into a brand new facility in Richmond. Singer Associates primary objective is to sell and service emergency
vehicles that include Pierce, Medtec, PL Custom, and Hurst as well as providing
equipment, parts, and gear by representing numerous emergency equipment vendors and suppliers.
Service repairs preformed by Singer Associates include but are not limited to:
Aerial ladder repairs, testing and certification
Air Conditioning repair and service
Ambulance repairs and remounts
Automatic tire chain installation
Custom compartments accessories and equipment mounting
Conversion vehicles
Electrical system repairs
Pump and valve repairs
Preventive maintenance
Water tank replacement
On site pump testing
DOT inspections
Chassis service
Custom fabrications
Skid units
Brush trucks
2006
Singer Associates acquired Pro Tech Custom Designs, Inc. Pro Tech specializes in custom
emergency vehicle conversions including response EMS vehicles, command vehicles, law
enforcement cruisers, K9 units and other special purpose vehicles. They are experts
in vehicle warning systems, custom cabinetry and consoles for radios, cellular and
navigation equipment. This acquisition allows Singer Associates to expand its small apparatus capabilities.
Procured land in Manassas, Virginia just off by-pass 234 and Randolph Ridge Lane for the Singer Associates Corporate Offices and the
Northern Virginia Regional Service Center.
2005
Singer Associates purchased Bay Fire, which created a service center on the Delmarva Penninsula.
This location brought emergency vehicle service to customers in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland
and Virginia.
2004
SAFE became the authorized dealer for Pierce and Medtec in Maryland, Delaware, four counties
of West Virginia (Berkeley, Mineral, Morgan, and Jefferson), and the remaining two counties in Virginia
(Northampton and Accomack). With this territory Singer Associates immediately created a partnership with
West Potomac Fire Equipment in Williamsport, MD. SAFE also opened a service center located in Linthicum, Maryland. Minutes away from downtown Baltimore in November 2004.
In December, SAFE changed its marketing strategy when a decision was made to market the company as
Singer Associates - When Performance Matter to more appropriately reflect the expanded organization
in terms of geography, products and services.
2000
SAFE moved from Warrenton to Gainesville, Virginia. This location housed the corporate
office functions as well as a service center with a full functioning parts, equipment and conversion
department. Also, SAFE joined forces with Medtec Ambulance Corporation.
1998
SAFE became a dealer for the most popular and leading producer of emergency products - Hurst "Jaws of Life." Hurst continues to be the leading producer of emergency hydraulic rescue tools.
1997
Due to a 31 unit contract from the City of Richmond, the largest domestic order in Pierce history at the time, SAFE opened it's second Service Center in Richmond, Virginia. The City of Richmond contract was a watershed event in SAFE's growth. Our success with this contract afforded SAFE the opportunity to pursue and obtain additional business within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In October of 1997, SAFE opened its third service center in Warrenton, Virginia and, at the same time, relocated the corporate offices to the Warrenton location.
1996
Sales Territory expanded to include the entire Commonwealth of Virginia (excluding Northampton and Accomack Counties). The first of five Service Centers opend in Roanoke, Virginia. This facility provided warranty repairs and the unique ability to operate as a body and paint shop.
1995
SAFE expanded to began offering specialty vehicles, including brush trucks, conversion vehicles, command units, motorcycles and chief vehicles.
1994
The Sales Territory was expanded to include the southwest portions of Virginia. In March 1994, SAFE begin representing PL Custom Emergency Vehicles located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.
April 1992
SAFE became an authorized representative for Pierce Manufacturing
Original Sales Territory. This included the northern one-third of Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
March 1992
Singer Associates Fire Equipment, Inc. (SAFE) is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Office Location: Fondly known as the "Basement" in Dick Singer's Home on Downing Street in Annandale, VA