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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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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
HOLDEN, LA – July 12, 2023 – Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and leading manufacturer of custom-built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, has announced the Corteva Agriscience Fire Department has taken delivery of a Ferrara Inferno® Industrial Pumper.
This multipurpose response pumper will be used for industrial urban interface and petrochemical mutual aid responses. It will be outfitted to respond to such emergencies as petroleum fires, vapor mitigation, Hazmat, medical, technical, and confined space rescue responses.
Top features of the Ferrara Inferno Industrial Pumper include:
Inferno Chassis
Cummins® X12 500 HP engine
2,000 GPM Hale 8FG Single Stage Pump
500-gallon water tank
250-gallon foam tank
90 GPM Accumaz Fusion Foam system
48’ feet of ladders
Clean cab technology
Air Purification System
Corteva Agriscience is an agricultural chemical and seed company in Pittsburgh, CA, active in the research and production of seeds, seed traits and treatments, crop protection, digital services, and inoculants.
Robbie Morris, Fire Chief of Corteva’s Fire Department, said he worked closely with Ferrara engineers to develop the pump schematic that is typically seen on much larger industrial pumpers, including capacity for 500 gallons of water, 250 gallons of foam and two independent remote controlled 1250 GPM master streams on top.
“We worked with Ferrara to adjust the parameters of the pumper, so it can effectively respond to and mitigate over 300 worst-case scenarios for which we have mapped out action plans,” Morris said.
“Industrial firefighting has its own set of challenges, and we were honored to work with Corteva to design a configuration to suit its many needs,” said Jim Stover, Sales Manager, Ferrara.
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About Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Ferrara, a subsidiary of REV Group, builds custom, heavy-duty fire apparatus for municipal and industrial fire departments. Located in Holden, Louisiana, Ferrara is focused on protecting firefighting personnel with a custom chassis line and extruded aluminum body that exceeds NFPA and industry safety requirements. For over 30 years, Ferrara has led performance standards by delivering custom-engineered fire trucks that provide maximum response capabilities.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. Our companies 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’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of our brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG.
