Salisbury, NC ·
Firefighter-Owned & Operated
Fire Boat & Emergency Vessel Outfitting in Salisbury, NC
Carolina Vehicle & Marine Solutions is a firefighter owned marine shop in Salisbury, NC specializing in fire boat and emergency vessel outfitting. We've built and outfitted vessels for fire departments across North Carolina: repowers, electronics, lighting, and full builds from the ground up.
Emergency Vessel Outfitting
Firefighter Owned. Mission Critical Standards.
🚒 Firefighter-Owned and Operated
We understand mission-critical reliability requirements
📋 RFP-Ready
Detailed proposals, line-item quotes, project timelines
⚡ 40+ Years Marine Electrical Experience
Prior fire department vessel builds across North Carolina
Most marine shops have never set foot on a fire boat. Our team has. CVMS is firefighter owned and operated. We understand the operational requirements, the procurement process, and the reliability standards that emergency vessel outfitting demands. When a fire department brings a vessel to us, we treat it the way we'd want our own equipment treated.
We've outfitted fire boats and emergency vessels for departments across North Carolina, repowering aging motors with new Suzuki 4-strokes, installing marine electronics and navigation systems, adding emergency lighting and communication systems, and building vessels from the hull up for departments acquiring new watercraft.
Evaluating vendors for a vessel project? We welcome the RFP. We'll provide a detailed proposal, references from prior department work, and a timeline that fits your procurement calendar.
WHAT WE DO
Services FOR DEPARTMENTS
OUTBOARD REPOWERS
- Suzuki 4 stroke repower: certified dealer, all HP ranges
- 2-stroke retirement and replacement. 442 program may apply
- Multi-motor repowers for twin-engine rescue vessels
- Post repower water test and documentation for department records
Electronics, Navigation & Vessel Builds
- GPS chartplotter installation: Garmin, Lowrance, Simrad
- VHF radio installation and antenna mounting
- Night vision and thermal camera integration
- Emergency lighting systems: LED navigation and scene lighting
- New vessel outfitting from bare hull to mission-ready
- Electrical system design and installation
WHY CVMNS
WHAT SET UP US APART
- Firefighter owned and operated. We understand mission-critical reliability requirements
- Prior fire department vessel builds in North Carolina. References available on request
- 40+ years combined marine electrical and wiring expertise
- Certified Suzuki Marine dealer: factory warranted repowers with full documentation
- RFP ready: we provide detailed proposals, line-item quotes, and project timelines
- Located at 420 Montclair Drive, Salisbury NC. Accessible to departments across central NC
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do you work directly with fire department procurement?
Yes. We're familiar with municipal procurement requirements and can provide formal quotes, references, and project documentation suitable for department approval processes.
Can you repower a fire department vessel with a Suzuki outboard?
Yes. As a certified Suzuki Marine dealer, we can repower fire department vessels with new Suzuki 4-stroke outboards. We provide full documentation for department records and warranty registration.
Do you handle twin engine configurations?
Yes. Twin engine repowers require careful attention to rigging, controls, and synchronization. Our team has the experience to do this correctly.
What areas of North Carolina do you serve for department work?
We serve fire departments and emergency agencies across North Carolina. Most departments trailer their vessel to our shop in Salisbury. For large or multi vessel projects, we can discuss on site options.
Can you provide references from prior fire department work?
Yes. Contact us directly and we'll put you in touch with the appropriate department contacts.
DEPARTMENT RFQ
REQUEST A DEPARTMENT QUOTE
Tell us about your boat and what you're looking to install. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with a full quote.
A member of our team will call you directly.
DIRECT CONTACT
troy@cvmsnc.com · 420 Montclair Dr, Salisbury NC
