Ward Apparatus

Ward Apparatus Ward Apparatus is a manufacturer of premium rescue truck bodies and other emergency vehicles. We highlight our products, employees, and our heroic customers!

In business since 1976,

MCB started out with a location in Lyon County, Iowa, situated in the Northwest corner of Iowa, near the Minnesota and South Dakota borders. In 2021, the brand was sold to Ward Apparatus in Horesheads, NY. With origins as Cayel Craft Ambulances which, for over a decade, the company manufactured industry leading Ambulances to the EMS marketplace. Years later, with a change

in ownership, Cayel Craft became Amtech Emergency Products which continued manufacturing "top of the line" Ambulances but also added custom manufactured Rescue and Specialty vehicles to its product line-up. With changes in the market place, Amtech Emergency Products shifted its primary focus from the ambulance market to a sole vision on Rescue and Specialty Vehicles and to better accomplish this mission, changed the company name to Rescue Vehicles of Iowa (RVI). With hundreds of Rescue Vehicles sold and delivered under the RVI badge, the owners sought retirement and sold the company and became Maintainer Custom Bodies, Inc. In 2015, MCB officially merged with Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. MCB continued the tradition of manufacturing the finest Emergency Vehicles available in the Fire and Emergency Service industry. We have added new products to the product mix such as the Spitfire Quick Attack vehicles, Crane Rescues, and Super Squad first responder vehicles. In 2021, the MCB brand was sold to Ward Apparatus, with production moving to south central New York state. Join the thousands of customers who have purchased MCB products over the years, whether it be a Cayel Craft Ambulance, an Amtech or RVI rescue, or an MCB Rescue Vehicle and see why Maintainer Custom Bodies continues to lead the industry in quality and value!

06/06/2026
05/15/2026

Come see us at booth 418 at the Lancaster County Firemen's Association at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center with Ward Apparatus

Stop down and see us at the LECOM Event Center for the job fair and networking event sponsored by the Chemung County Cha...
05/05/2026

Stop down and see us at the LECOM Event Center for the job fair and networking event sponsored by the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce!

Long lead times are a challenge for every fire department. Choosing a custom truck built from a proven configuration kee...
04/22/2026

Long lead times are a challenge for every fire department. Choosing a custom truck built from a proven configuration keeps timelines predictable and reduces back-and-forth during the build.

Departments can focus on what matters most for their operations.

04/17/2026

Come see us this year at FDIC International! We'll have a team of representatives from Ward Diesel and Ward Apparatus in Booth 5496 in the Indiana Convention Center! In attendance this year will be Scott, Dave, Shawn, John B. and Kurt.

Getting a new fire truck doesn’t have to take 4 years. Departments can save time by using pre-engineered designs that ar...
04/15/2026

Getting a new fire truck doesn’t have to take 4 years. Departments can save time by using pre-engineered designs that are built to order but based on previous successful builds. Custom trucks without the long delays are possible.

Fire departments are facing long fire truck lead times but there is a smarter way to get a custom truck faster. By start...
04/08/2026

Fire departments are facing long fire truck lead times but there is a smarter way to get a custom truck faster.

By starting with proven configurations instead of building from scratch departments can reduce design time and stay operationally ready.

We are excited to share that Norm Winselman of Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. has been honored with a special awar...
03/23/2026

We are excited to share that Norm Winselman of Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. has been honored with a special award for his outstanding sales support of Ward Apparatus. Norm consistently goes above and beyond, and his ability to produce the best sales drawings in the industry has made a remarkable impact on our team and our customers.
His attention to detail, responsiveness, and deep understanding of our needs have elevated the sales process and strengthened the partnership between Maintainer and Ward Apparatus. This recognition is well deserved, and we are grateful for his continued excellence and dedication.
Congratulations, Norm and thank you for helping us deliver the highest level of quality and professionalism.

Planning a new apparatus purchase takes time and coordination.Ward Apparatus works with departments through the entire p...
03/18/2026

Planning a new apparatus purchase takes time and coordination.

Ward Apparatus works with departments through the entire process, from early discussions through final delivery. Our team helps align vehicle specifications with operational needs so the finished build supports the way your crews actually work.
Reach out if your department is beginning to plan a future apparatus purchase.

A well-designed apparatus makes daily operations easier.Ward Apparatus vehicles are built with practical layouts that su...
03/11/2026

A well-designed apparatus makes daily operations easier.
Ward Apparatus vehicles are built with practical layouts that support fast deployment and organized equipment storage. The goal is simple.

Crews should be able to access what they need quickly and work efficiently on scene.

If you are reviewing apparatus options this year, we are available to talk through configurations and timelines.

Address

1250 Schweizer Road
Horseheads, NY
14845

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16077960146

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