SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. – August 20, 2025 – Leader Emergency Vehicles (LEV), part of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of premium Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances, is recognizing its 50th anniversary this year.
Celebrations kicked off at the American Ambulance Association Annual (AAA) Conference & Trade Show in June in Lexington, KY. The Leader display featured one of its ambulances with special anniversary graphics, signage, 1970’s trivia and candy, and cupcakes for the conference attendees.
Festivities will continue this week from today, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, to Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the California Ambulance Association (CAA) 77th Annual Convention in Monterey, CA. The celebration will wrap up in September with a special event at the Leader facility in South El Monte, CA with employees, local dignitaries and suppliers.
Leader began its production of emergency vehicles in South El Monte, CA in 1975 and is one of only two West Coast ambulance manufacturers. For decades, Leader has designed ambulances in close collaboration with and based on feedback from the California Fire and EMS community.
With over 50 years of experience, Leader delivers emergency vehicles designed for longevity and easy upkeep—using high-quality materials and working with trusted local and California-based suppliers whenever possible.
The Leader team is comprised of over 100 employees, many who have been with the company over 30 years. The experienced and dedicated staff help to design, craft, and deliver new vehicles. In addition, they service and remount older vehicles, so they can continue to serve the needs of their communities.
“Leader has always stood for good people working together to make a great product we are proud to stand behind. We make stunning, highly crafted ambulances built for resiliency on West Coast roads and highways,” said Irina Hot, vice president of sales, REV Ambulance Group. “We are excited to provide Leader ambulances for first responders for the next 50 years!”
For more information, visit the website: https://leaderambulance.com/ or contact a Leader dealer.
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Leader Emergency Vehicles
Leader, a manufacturer of highly engineered, premium Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances, has served commercial and municipal EMS providers across the West
Coast since 1975. Located in South El Monte, California, Leader’s facility is 100,000 sq. ft. over two acres. Leader Emergency Vehicles is part of REV Group (NYSE: REVG).
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles. The Specialty Vehicles Segment provides customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances and fire apparatus) and commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers). REV Group’s Recreational Vehicles Segment manufactures a variety of RVs from Class B vans to Class A motorhomes. REV Group’s portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
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