After several years of gaining valuable experience with a local First Aid and Rescue Squad, Ernst R. Temme decided that there was a definite need for specialized vehicles to meet the unique requirements of ambulances and first response vehicles. Utilizing his "hands-on" experience, he founded an ambulance manufacturing facility in 1971 known as "Custom Ambulances of Florida, Inc." Rapid comp
any growth required several expansions and in 1976 a new company called "EVF Inc." Ernst R. Temme became President and General Manager of EVF Inc. The company continued to grow and moved into a new facility in 1980. Temme was recognized by his peers and was elected President of the Ambulance Manufacturer's Association, and proudly served two terms. In 1988 the major shareholder of EVF Inc., having continual health problems, decided to retire. Since a qualified buyer could not be found, the decision was made to close the manufacturing facility. Realizing the continued need of Custom Designed Vehicles, Mr. Temme and a few key personnel decided to continue to put their knowledge and experience to work. In April of 1988 "Emergency Vehicles, Inc." (EVI) was formed. This way, the past customers of EVF Inc. could be served and the well established product could continue. EVI obtained the rights to the product trademark, trade names, manufacturing specifications, testing data, certifications, engineering data and drawings. The decision was made to “fine tune” the already accepted product and to concentrate on the highly specialized RESCUE VEHICLE market. By positioning itself in this exclusive niche of the industry, EVI cemented its future and began construction on a brand new factory in January of 1999. EVI presently designs and manufactures a standard line of rescue vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, as well as "custom" and specialty mobile aluminum products. The company's 50,000 square foot facility is located in the industrial section of Lake Park, Florida. In 2002 a decision was made to enter the Law Enforcement Market. EVI realized the need for specialized vehicles such as; Mobile Command Vehicles, SWAT Vehicles, Dive/Recovery Vehicles, Communications Vehicles, Surveillance Vehicles, etc. The law enforcement market has become a “key” component in EVI’s growth and future success. The combination of Forty-Six Years industry experience in custom designing, and the strength of a proven product, gives the customer an unequaled opportunity to purchase a vehicle designed around his or her operation and needs... within budget. MANUFACTURING FACILITY:
50,000 Square Foot Facility
Complete Paint Shop with Drive-Thru Paint Booth Complete Sheet Metal and Fabrication Shop Complete Cabinetry Shop
Complete 12VDC and 120VAC Electrical Shop
(8) 10,000 Pound Vehicle Lifts
