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Visit Us At FDIC!
Posted: 1/26/2012
Come visit us at FDIC in Indinapolis, IN. We are located in the Lucas Oil Stadium, booth 8913. Owner Jeffrey Cook will be at the show to answer any questions you might have about us or your next build. Also be sure to ask Jeffery about all the new projects we are woking on including the TV Deal. See you at Indy!... (more)

Check Out The Newest Delivery!
Posted: 12/19/2011
Manteno Community Fire Protection District In Manteno, IL just received thier new Fast Attack Brush Truck on December 8th 2011. We want to thank Scott Obrien and all the members of the Manteno Community Fire Protection District for letting us build your latest addition to your fire fighting equipment. Check out... (more)

Event Was A Huge Success!!
Posted: 11/27/2011
1st Attack Engineering Inc. was proud to sponsor such an awesome event as the 1st Annual International Monster Truck Museum Hall Of Fame Banquet. Most of the big names in the Monster Truck World was on hand to witness the 1st time event. What a great show and We at 1st Attack will be proud to be apart of this a... (more)

Don't Miss This Event!
Posted: 10/24/2011
1st Attack Engineering Inc. is proud to sponsor the 1st annual International Monster Truck Museum hall of Fame Banquet and Inductees Ceramony on November 19, 2011. This event begins at 5:00PM, Dinner is served at 6:00PM and the awards ceeremony begins at 8:00PM. The ticket prices are $35 each. They are on sale now ... (more)

1st Attack Is Proud To Sponsor The Gas Guzzy 4x4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge
Posted: 10/05/2011
October 15th 2011,Come Join Jeffery Cook and World Re-nouned Lil' Squirt and Silly Willy displayed at the Show n' Shine Arena. Also see the Modified Lawn Mower Racing, Tough Trucks, Mud Boggs, Obstacle Course Challenge, and Monster Trucks. Gates Open at 10am ... (more)

Meet Jeffery Cook At The
Posted: 9/11/2011
September 16th - 18th, 2011 Come meet and talk with Jeffery Cook " Founder and Owner of 1st Attack Engineering Inc." at the Indianapolis Jamboree. He will be there displaying his Monster Trucks, and promoting the International Monster Truck Museum. ... (more)

Owner Jeffery Cook Will Be At Carlisle Truck Nationals
Posted: 7/24/2011
On Aug, 5th - 7th 2011 visit with Jeffery Cook, Founder and Owner of 1st Attack Engineering Inc at the Carlisle, PA Truck Nationals. Jeff will be there to meet and greet his patrons and fans as he display's two of his show trucks " Silly Willy" and " LIL' Squirt". ... (more)

1st Attack Sponsors Rodeo
Posted: 6/15/2011
1st Attack Engineering Inc. was proud to sponsor yet another awesome show presented by Gas Guzzy Events and Marketing and produced by the Broken Horn Rodeo Company. The Rodeo was an amazing display of Man vs. Bull and much much more. Can't wait to see what the Gas Guzzy Staff comes up with next.... (more)

4X4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge
Posted: 3/30/2011
The Gas Guzzy 4X4 Off Road Truck Show and Challenge held on Saturday June 11, 2011 was a huge success. Thanks to all who attended and participated. Watch this website or go to www.gasguzzy.com for details on the next big show October 15, 2011.&nbs... (more)

4X4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge
Posted: 10/12/2010
Jeff Cook will be at the 4X4 Off Road Truck Show Challenge this Saturday, October 16th. This event is at the American Heritage Village located at exit 126 West off I-69. There will be mud bogs, show trucks, a show and shine competition, obstacle racing and old school monster trucks. The show starts... (more)

1st Attack Engineering Now Has A Facebook Page. Please Click On The Link To Check It Out.
Posted: 7/21/2010
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Attack-Engineering-Inc/113512975360991?v=app_2373072738&ref=sgm#!/pages/1st-Attack-Engineering-Inc/113512975360991... (more)

Illinois Association Of Fire Protection Districts 67th Annual Conference
Posted: 6/09/2010
Jeffrey Cook, President of 1st Attack Engineering, Inc., will be at the annual IAFPD June 10-12, 2010. This event is held at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. If you or someone from your department is going be sure to stop by and see Jeff.... (more)

FDIC
Posted: 4/21/2010
Visit 1st Attack Engineering Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 22-24 at FDIC this week. We are located in Lucas Oil Stadium Booth 9326. Stop by! ... (more)

2010 NOVFA
Posted: 3/09/2010
Our Sales Manager, Nile Ray, will be attending the 2010 Northwest Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association Fire School. This event is being held at the Bowling Green State University Campus this weekend, March 13 and 14. The Townsend Township Volunteer Fire Department from Vickory, Ohio wil... (more)

Gauge Cups
Posted: 1/11/2010
Jeffrey Cook, president of 1st Attack Engineering, Inc. just recently introduced new product for the automotive industry. His cast aluminum gauge housings can be used anywhere a gauge is remotely mounted to protect it from damage and looks great on hot rods. For more information ... (more)

Watermatters Magazine
Posted: 10/13/2009
Silly Willy and the Brush Trucks are featured in Watermatters this month. This is the corporate magazine sent to dealers of Davey Pumps around the world. ... (more)

IFCA Peoria IL
Posted: 10/05/2009
Our Sales Manager, Nile Ray, will be at the IFCA 59th Annual Conference in Peoria, IL. The show is scheduled for October 11-14. Nile will be there with the Sterling Bullet Fast Attack Demo truck for it's final show of the year. It's time to move this truck. We need more room in our shop ... (more)

Milton, IL
Posted: 9/29/2009
Jeff recently delivered a Chevrolet C4500 Crew Cab Brush/Rescue truck to Milton, IL for the East Pike Fire Protection District. The new truck was featured in the town's parade celebrating the Milton Corn Festival. ... (more)

Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival
Posted: 9/14/2009
1st Attack's salesman, Nile Ray, will be at the 30th annual Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival in Roscommon, MI Friday September 18 through Sunday September 20. If you are in the area stop by and see him and check out the Demo Truck. You can't miss it, it's the big red Sterling Bullet Brush T... (more)

Watch Our YouTube Video
Posted: 7/29/2009
We put together a video demonstrating our brush trucks in action. It features the truck built for Thorncreek Township near Columbia City, IN. Click on the link to see it for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lsALv1UYU0... (more)

IAFPD Conference
Posted: 6/10/2009
1st Attack Engineering, Inc. won the President's Choice Award at the IAFPD Conference last week in Peoria, Illinois for the Sterling Bullet Fast Attack Brush Truck. We are honored to be selected for this award. ... (more)

T-Shirts And Hats Now Available!
Posted: 5/27/2009
1st Attack Engineering, Inc. now has logo T-Shirts and Hats for sale. Be sure to go to the Sales tab and check out the Collectibles and Novelities section. We have a variety of colors available and all sizes. Call us or send an email to check availablity and place an order. ... (more)

Four Wheeler Magazine
Posted: 5/27/2009
Jeffrey Cook, president of 1st Attack Engineering, Inc. is featured in an article of the July issue of Four Wheeler magazine. It is in news stands now. A special thank you to Jim Allen and Four Wheeler for their coverage. ... (more)

4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
Posted: 5/11/2009
Jeffrey Cook, president of 1st Attack Engineering, will be at the 24th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Spring 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals this weekend May 15-17. It is located at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, OH 45804. Visit their website at www.a... (more)

Heartland USA
Posted: 4/29/2009
Be sure to check out the March/April 2009 issue of Heartland USA. 1st Attack Engineering's president, Jeffrey Cook, is featured in an article titled All Fired Up on page 12. We were honored to be chosen for this opportunity. Look for an article next month in Four Wheele... (more)

Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Posted: 4/27/2009
1st Attack Engineering will be at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears, MI on Saturday, May 2, 2009. We will be testing and demonstrating the features of the new Demo truck in the sand dune environment. There will be several fire departments on hand. If you are in the area, come check it out!... (more)

FDIC
Posted: 4/07/2009
1st Attack Engineering, Inc. will be at the FDIC in Indianapolis, Indiana April 23-25, 2009. This is the world's largest Firefighting Training Conference and Exhibition. We will be at Booth 8112 in the new Lucas Oil Stadium. We would be more than happy to discuss your firefighting needs with y... (more)

Demo Trucks Available
Posted: 2/24/2009
New Demo trucks available. Both are 2008 Sterling Bullets built to your specifications. To view the trucks click on Sales and go to Demo Vehicles. Give us a call for more information.... (more)

National Military History Center
Posted: 12/02/2008
1st Attack Engineering, Inc. is proud to announce that the show trucks Silly Willy and Lil' Squirt will be on display at the National Military History Center. Both show trucks were designed and built by Jeffrey Cook, President of 1st Attack Engineering. They will be located in the Kruse Automotive Horsepower and... (more)

Illinois Fire Chiefs Association
Posted: 10/15/2008
Jeffrey cook, President of 1st Attack Engineering, Inc., will be at the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Conference and trade show on October 20 and 21st. This event is a combined conference including Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors and Illinois Fire Apparatus Mechanics Association. It is being h... (more)

New Demo Sterling Bullet Brush Truck
Posted: 9/22/2008
Our new Demo Truck is now available at Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc. Check out the new Sterling Bullet under the Sales section. Click on Demo Vehicles to see pictures. ... (more)

Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival
Posted: 9/16/2008
On Saturday, September 20, 2008, Jeffrey will be at the 29th Annual Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival in Roscommon, Michigan. See Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc.'s new Sterling Bullet Fast Attack Brush Fire Truck. This festival is in memory of those firefighter's who have given the supreme sa... (more)

Awesome Sterling Bullet 4x4
Posted: 7/08/2008
Now available through Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc., the all new Sterling Bullet 4x4 with heavier payloads than Ford F550. It is available in Regular Cab or Quad Cab, with 4x2 or 4x4 drivelines. It features a Cummins 6.7L ISB Diesel 305hp engine with 610 lbs.-ft. torque, and 6 speed auto transmissi... (more)

Replacement Wheels And Tires
Posted: 7/07/2008
Tired of getting stuck with your original F450 or F550 duallys? We now have super single wheel and tire replacements available. 11x20 inch steel wheels are direct bolt on replacements for your factory duallys. There are many tire options available for these wheels.&nbs... (more)

Northeastern Indiana Emergency Vehicle Show
Posted: 6/17/2008
Jeffrey Cook, Founder and President of Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc., will be at the Northeastern Indiana Emergency Vehicle Show on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Show times are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hires Park on South Briant Street in Huntington, Indiana. Jeff will be there with his monster fi... (more)

Four Wheel And Off Road Jamboree
Posted: 5/19/2008
Jeffrey Cook was on hand visiting with fans and friends from all over the country at the Four Wheel and Off Road Jamboree in Lima, OH, May 16-18, 2008. He came away with an Engineering Design Award for his Monster Fire Truck, Lil Squirt. ... (more)

Custom MERV
Posted: 5/13/2008
Be sure to check out the MERV section to view some of our Mini Emergency Response Vehicles. Call for pricing and details.... (more)

MERV At Johnny Appleseed Festival
Posted: 11/15/2007
M.E.R.V. (Mini Emergency Response Vehicle) goes where full size ambulances won't, and is perfect for dense crowds as was recently found at the Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana. MERV's ability to carry a full-size ambulance cot allows easier transfer of patients into an ambulance and saves valuable time... (more)

Jeff Cook & Silly Willy Placing High On ISCA Circuit
Posted: 5/30/2004
Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc. has been receiving excellent exposure as Jeffrey Cook has been exhibiting Silly Willy, Wildfire’s monster show fire truck, at the ISCA (International Show Car Association) indoor show car series events. Thus far, his schedule has included six weekend shows during the months of Jan... (more)

Jeff Cook & Wildfire Win Design Award
Posted: 4/26/2004
Wildfire Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to announce having received an award from the DaimlerChrysler Corporation at the international SEMA automotive show in Las Vegas, Nevada. This Design Excellence Award, one of only six awards presented, acknowledges "innovative thinking, design excellence, and/or superior p... (more)

War Wagon Racing 10th Anniversary
Posted: 12/31/2003
“Looking back, I can’t believe that it has been ten years. I can still remember my first show with the War Wagon and how nervous I was. Although War Wagon is ten years old, the truck itself is only a couple of years old. With advances in suspension technologies, we had to build a newer truck. We are jumping h... (more)