About Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicle Repair
Built on Service. Driven by Experience.
Founded by a Navy veteran with over 30 years in the fire apparatus industry, GCEVR brings factory-level expertise directly to your station.
Jimmy Shuman
Founder & Lead Technician
Jimmy Shuman founded Gulf Coast Emergency Vehicle Repair in 2023 after more than three decades dedicated to keeping fire apparatus in service across Florida and Texas.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Jimmy brings the discipline, precision, and mission-first mindset of military service to every repair job. His career in the fire apparatus industry spans over 30 years — working alongside departments of every size, from small volunteer companies to large municipal fleets.
Jimmy is factory trained by four of the industry's leading manufacturers: E-One, Sutphen, Rosenbauer, and Spartan. That depth of OEM knowledge means he understands not just how apparatus are built, but exactly how they should perform — and what it takes to restore them to peak condition.
GCEVR was founded on a simple belief: fire departments shouldn't have to wait weeks for a shop appointment or haul their apparatus across the state for service. Jimmy brings the shop to you — fully equipped, fully certified, and ready to work.
Certifications & Training
Every repair is backed by industry-recognized credentials and manufacturer-specific training.
Master EVT
Emergency Vehicle Technician — the highest certification level in the fire apparatus service industry.
Master ASE Heavy Duty Truck
ASE Master certification for heavy-duty trucks, covering all major systems on fire apparatus chassis.
Cummins Certified
Cummins engine service and diagnostics for diesel powerplants common in fire apparatus.
E-One Factory Trained
Manufacturer-specific training on E-One fire apparatus systems, construction, and repair procedures.
Sutphen Factory Trained
Authorized training on Sutphen apparatus including aerial and custom pumper platforms.
Rosenbauer Factory Trained
Factory training on Rosenbauer apparatus systems, including pumps, aerials, and chassis integration.
Spartan Factory Trained
Manufacturer training on Spartan chassis and cab systems used across a wide range of apparatus.
Service Area
We Come to You — Statewide
GCEVR provides mobile fire apparatus repair across Florida. We come to your station — no towing required.
Northwest Florida (Panhandle)
North & Central Florida
South & Coastal Florida
Ready to Schedule Service?
Contact us today for a quote or to discuss your apparatus needs.