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OCALA, FL – Nov. 30, 2023 – REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Connely as director of project management-sales for REV Fire Group.
Connely, a seasoned leader with 20 years of experience in the fire industry, will be responsible for supporting sales initiatives across all REV Fire brands. He reports directly to Larry Daniels, senior director of sales for REV Fire Group.
Prior to this role, Connely held leadership positions at KME and Spartan ER, and most recently served as the KME Sales Manager for Campbell Supply Company. In addition, he has served for the past 34 years as a volunteer firefighter at his hometown Tamaqua (PA) Fire Department and currently serves as president.
“We are excited to have Brian Connely working with the REV Fire Group,” said Chris McClung, vice president, global sales and marketing, REV Fire Group. “His dedication and commitment to his community extend beyond his work, and it’s this passion for serving others that makes him stand out as an exceptional leader in the fire industry.”
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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 three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse 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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Julie Nuernberg | Sr Dir Marketing & Communications
OCALA, Fla – Sept. 28, 2023 – REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, has announced it will host the 27th Annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC) October 1-6, 2023 at The Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan.
As the largest and most in-depth combined training symposium and testing event in the nation, FTTC has expanded this year and will incorporate all of The Lansing Center event space. With registration nearly full, approximately 400 first responder driver-operators, technicians, equipment manufacturers, dealers, service center representatives and more from across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America are expected to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from manufacturers, complete certification tests and/or re-certify on EVT standards, as well as network with fellow technicians and driver-operators.
FTTC provides three training tracks with more than 50 individual courses over four days that span repairs of brake systems, roll-up doors, electrical systems, pressure governors, pumps, and more. Attendees of the training seminars can meet with suppliers one-on-one to address specific troubleshooting issues and learn the latest maintenance tips and techniques.
Spartan Emergency Response’s 27-year history with this event reflects REV Fire Group’s commitment to provide first responders with the safest, most effective fire apparatus possible, and to empower them with the skills and knowledge to keep their fleets in service and well maintained.
“Events like FTTC exemplify REV Fire Group’s commitment to the first responder community,” said Mike Virnig, president of REV Fire Group. “We’re proud to build the finest fire apparatus on the road, but it’s equally gratifying to know we’re doing our part to educate and share best practices that enhance the safety and wellbeing of the individuals we ask to protect our communities.”
To learn more, visit Driving to be a Master Technician, the FTTC registration site.
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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 three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse 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
OCALA, FL – Aug. 7, 2023 – E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce that Philip Gerace has joined E-ONE as the director of sales, reporting directly to Larry Daniels, senior director of sales for REV Fire Group.
Gerace joins E-ONE with more than 30 years of sales leadership within the fire service, most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing for Task Force Tips, a long-time E-ONE supplier. Prior to that, he spent more than 24 years with KME Fire Apparatus, holding several leadership positions including director of sales and marketing. He also served as a firefighter for 11 years with the Tamaqua, PA Fire Department.
In his role as E-ONE director of sales, Gerace will be instrumental in continuing to grow the E-ONE market share, support dealer and customer partners, and help lead ongoing efforts to streamline the upfront processes to improve throughput and reduce complexity.
“I am excited to have Phil join the E-ONE team! His sales and leadership experience make him a great fit for our leadership team and will be valuable as he begins working with our field sales team and dealer partners,” said Larry Daniels, senior director of sales for REV Fire Group. “His proven track record in leadership roles will have an immediate impact and the transition into the director of sales role for E-ONE will be seamless. I look forward to supporting Phil in the transition and continuing to see E-ONE grow our market share.”
“Phil brings a wealth of experience to E-ONE and we are excited to have a sales veteran like him to help round out our leadership team,” said Chris McClung, vice president of sales for REV Fire Group.
Gerace earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from The Pennsylvania State University. During his career, Gerace has held board positions, including president, of both FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association) and FEMSA (Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association).
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About E-ONE, Inc.
E-ONE is a leading fire apparatus manufacturer, making emergency vehicles, rescue trucks, aerial fire trucks, rescue pumpers and custom fire apparatus, and has produced more than 28,000 vehicles delivered around the world. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, E-ONE is an industry leader in product innovations, new technologies and exceeding customer expectations. E-ONE is owned by the 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 three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse 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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David Moore | Marketing and Communications Coordinator
OCALA, FL – May 16, 2023 – E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the appointment of Performance Truck Repair (PTR) as an official E-ONE® dealer in California. Performance Truck Repair is authorized to sell and service the complete portfolio of E-ONE® apparatus.
Founded in 1996 in Azusa, California, just east of Los Angeles, PTR is a family owned and operated business that has a proven record in the emergency equipment repair industry and a deep sense of appreciation for the firefighter community. With this vast experience, the business is now expanding into fire apparatus sales.
“We are very excited and encouraged to be working with E-ONE and REV Group,” said Dave Killackey, Sr., president of PTR. “When it comes to serving the fire industry, we are on it 24/7, with midnight service calls and taking care of business. That’s what they want, what they need and what they must have. Packaging that with E-ONE fire trucks makes for a beautiful combination.”
Killackey said he’s also excited about selling Vector, REV Fire Group’s all electric fire truck, ‘in California, where the market and demand for electric vehicles is huge.’
With its 75,000 square foot service center and 18 EVT certified technicians, PTR can accommodate approximately 16 fire trucks indoors, and up to 25 rigs in the outdoor working space. PTR also provides:
24-hour technical support and mobile service
Complete fire apparatus parts inventory
Pre-inspection of used apparatus
Welding and fabrication and machine shop
Comprehensive training
Wreck and refurb solutions
Plumbing and fire pump overhaul
Third party aerial certifications
Tank replacement
“We are very committed to growing E-ONE’s presence in California,” says Larry Daniels, senior director of sales for REV Fire Group. “Performance Truck Repair has already gained the trust of fire departments throughout the state with its solid reputation of excellent customer service and attention to detail. We believe those same qualities make PTR a great addition to our E-ONE network of dealers.”
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About E-ONE, Inc.
E-ONE is a leading fire apparatus manufacturer, making emergency vehicles, rescue trucks, aerial fire trucks, rescue pumpers and custom fire apparatus, and has produced more than 28,000 vehicles delivered around the world. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, E-ONE is an industry leader in product innovations, new technologies and exceeding customer expectations. E-ONE is owned by the 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 three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse 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
