What sets Metropolitan Fire Protection apart from other companies isn’t just our quality service and dedicated team, it’s also our trucks! You may have seen our iconic gold trucks on the road before, but have you ever wondered what inspired our fleet? We’re taking a deep dive into our Metropolitan history to show where our trucks came from and where we’re hoping to take the fleet in the future.
The first Metropolitan truck was purchased in 1992, the very first day we opened our doors. Executive Vice President, Brian Ferguson, remembers, “We wanted our vehicles to stand out on the road and be the most professional work vans in the industry.” Creating the current design took lots of trial and error, with almost a dozen different designs. “We found an old vintage gold color and loved it so much, we based our truck design and new logo around it!” Brian says.
As Metropolitan’s success grew, so did the fleet, with over 30 vehicles on the road every day. Our success stems directly from our happy clients, and we are excited to bring superior protection to every job site. Brian says, “We are proud of our brand! We are also proud of the Local 281 Sprinkler Fitters that drive them every day. We believe that when a Metropolitan Truck pulls onto any jobsite that we stand out and our clients see that as well.” Brian believes the future looks bright for the company and is excited to add more trucks to the fleet in the future. “Hopefully there will be another 30 vehicles on the road in 2050!” he says.
If you see one of our trucks on the road, be sure to give us a honk or give us a call to let us know! “We receive many calls throughout the year from potential clients seeing our vans on the road and we LOVE it!” Brian says.
Ready to experience the Metropolitan difference for yourself? Contact us today to schedule your fire sprinkler installation!