Dirty Bird Fabrication

Services

What We Build

From fire apparatus to mining infrastructure — every service we offer is built around the industries we know and the standards they demand.

Wildland fire apparatus and skid unit
Wildland Fire

Standards

NWCG, NFPA 1901

Materials

Structural steel, aluminum, stainless

Typical Lead Time

6–14 weeks

Service Area

Mountain West — CO, ID, MT, WY

Fire Apparatus & Skid Units

We build Type 6 engine skid units, water tenders, pump skids, and custom apparatus for wildland fire agencies across the Mountain West. Every build starts with your spec sheet and ends with a unit that passes agency acceptance — no shortcuts, no exceptions.

Capabilities

  • Type 6 engine skid units
  • Water tenders (500–3,000 gal)
  • Pump panel fabrication and integration
  • Tool and hose storage systems
  • Frame modifications for mountain terrain
  • Agency acceptance support
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Structural steel welding and fabrication
Structural

Weld Code

AWS D1.1 Structural

Processes

SMAW, GMAW, FCAW

Inspection

Visual + NDT available

Documentation

Full weld records provided

Structural Welding & Fabrication

Structural steel fabrication for mining operations, industrial facilities, and heavy-use applications. We work from engineer-stamped drawings or develop shop drawings in-house. Every structural weld is inspected and documented — we don't guess on load-bearing work.

Capabilities

  • Structural frames and supports
  • Conveyor and material handling structures
  • Guardrail and barrier systems
  • Platform and stairway fabrication
  • Pipe and vessel supports
  • Field installation available
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Custom metal fabrication parts and components
Custom Fab

Materials

Steel, aluminum, stainless, AR plate

Tolerances

±0.005" on critical fits

Run Size

One-off to short production runs

From

Print, sketch, or sample

Custom Fabrication

When the part you need doesn't exist, we build it. Custom brackets, mounting assemblies, tooling fixtures, specialty components — if it can be fabricated from steel, aluminum, or stainless, we can build it to your print or work from a concept sketch.

Capabilities

  • Bracket and mounting assemblies
  • Tooling and fixture fabrication
  • Specialty components and hardware
  • Prototype and production runs
  • Reverse engineering from samples
  • Abrasion-resistant (AR) plate work
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Heavy equipment modification and retrofit
Equipment Mods

Compliance

MSHA, DOT, NWCG

Assessment

On-site evaluation available

Typical Outcome

5–10 year life extension

Documentation

Before/after inspection records

Equipment Modifications

Replacing equipment is expensive. We modify and reinforce existing machinery to extend service life, improve performance, or bring it into compliance with current standards. Mining equipment, fire apparatus, and industrial machinery — if it's worth saving, we can make it work harder and last longer.

Capabilities

  • Frame reinforcement and repair
  • Structural crack repair and re-weld
  • Component upgrades and replacements
  • Compliance retrofits (MSHA, DOT)
  • Wear plate and liner installation
  • Field service for remote equipment
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All Services

Everything We Do

Wildland fire apparatus and skid unit
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Fire Apparatus & Skid Units

Custom-built fire apparatus and skid units for wildland agencies. Designed to NWCG spec, built to survive the line.

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Structural steel welding and fabrication
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Structural Welding & Fabrication

Load-bearing structural fabrication to AWS D1.1 code. Built for the loads, the conditions, and the long haul.

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Custom metal fabrication parts and components
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Custom Fabrication

One-off and short-run fabrication for parts, assemblies, and components that don't exist off the shelf.

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Heavy equipment modification and retrofit
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Equipment Modifications

Extend the service life of aging equipment with structural reinforcement, frame modifications, and component upgrades.

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How It Works

From Inquiry to Delivery

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Submit a Request

Tell us what you need — a spec sheet, a sketch, or a description. We'll follow up within one business day.

02

Scope & Quote

We review your requirements, ask the right questions, and send a detailed quote with timeline and materials.

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Fabrication

Your project goes into the shop. We keep you updated on progress and flag anything that needs your input.

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Inspection & Delivery

Every project is inspected before it leaves the shop. We deliver or coordinate pickup — and we stand behind the work.

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Ready to Get a Quote?

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Dirty Bird Fabrication

Welding and fabrication built for the toughest conditions on earth. Serving wildland fire agencies and mining operations across the Mountain West.

(208)512-0752[email protected]Mountain West — Serving CO, ID, MT, WY

Services

  • Custom Fabrication
  • Structural Welding
  • Equipment Modification
  • Fire Apparatus Builds
  • Mining Equipment Fab

Company

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