PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and DPC Emergency Equipment Announces Bid Award

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and DPC Emergency Equipment of Marydel, DE has announced the bid award of a multi-year contract to supply ambulances to Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department EMS.

The contract is to provide Medium Duty, PL Custom Titan ambulances on Freightliner extended cab M2 chassis. The vehicles will include PL’s “Medic in Mind” right side layout that provides equipment, supplies, and function switches within arm’s reach, allowing the attendant to remain safely seated during patient care. The popular layout will be customized to meet Baltimore County’s specific application.

Each vehicle will include an enhanced PL centrally-ducted climate control system, V-MUX multiplex electrical system, left side squad bench, Stryker PowerLIFT cot system, and numerous other customized features.

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and DPC Emergency Equipment are both multi-generation family-owned businesses with similar business philosophies. PL Custom and DPC have been serving the emergency vehicle market since 1946 and 1990, respectively. DPC has proven a valuable asset since joining PL Custom in 2010 and has a strong sales and service presence in the Delaware and Maryland market.

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