The History of American Response Vehicles
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1980
Blake begins selling ambulances
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1984
Opened First Factory Store for Collins Ambulance
1985 COLLINS AMBULANCE
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1990
Blake Opens the First Wheeled Coach Factory Store in Columbia MO
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1995 – 1997
Wheeled Coach Industries Sales of the Year – New & Used Ambulances
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1998
Began selling Medic Master Ambulances
2003 American Response Vehicles Is Founded
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2004
Received AEV’s Top New Dealer & Outstanding Sales Performance Awards
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2016
Received AEV’s 50 Unit Club Status