EPHRATA, PA – Feb. 28, 2023 – REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™ fire apparatus brands, announces the expansion and $1.5 million renovation of its Ephrata, PA facility to allow for the increased manufacturing of aerial apparatus including tractor drawn aerials (TDAs). The expansion is expected to more than triple the production of TDAs, and nearly double the workforce.
With the leasing of two additional buildings on campus, REV Fire Group has doubled its space to a total of 123,000 square feet among four buildings. One of the new buildings will be used exclusively to manufacture aerial apparatus for Ladder Tower, KME and Ferrara brands. The other will be used to manufacture TDAs and will include a 20,000 square foot customer experience final inspection center with three bays. For the existing two buildings, one will be used for service and refurbishment of all REV Fire Group apparatus, and the other as a full paint shop.
“We are very excited to create an aerial and TDA manufacturing center of excellence for our brands,” said Dan DesRochers, President of REV Fire Group. “For more than 49 years we’ve perfected our process to build the finest ladder truck components. By specializing and taking advantage of the talent and knowledge base, we anticipate continuing to put out the best product in the industry while improving both lead time and customer satisfaction.”
The investment will support upgrades and renovations to increase operational efficiencies including updated paint and signage in the buildings, upgraded paint booths, and new tooling and fixtures to streamline the ladder welding process.
With the expansion of operations comes the need for more employees. The Ephrata facility will hold job fairs in coming months to recruit additional employees with the goal to ultimately double its current labor force.
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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
REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. fire apparatus manufacturing subsidiaries, is proud to announce today that Bulldog Fire Apparatus, Inc. has acquired the Louisiana Ferrara dealership and will expand into the state as the new Ferrara™ and KME® authorized dealer.
This acquisition by Bulldog Fire Apparatus supports REV Fire Group’s strategic plan to offer a more customer centric business approach solely focused on selling and servicing apparatus and equipment in the state of Louisiana.
“As a well-respected provider of fire apparatus and equipment, we are thrilled to have Bulldog Fire Apparatus at the forefront, supporting our current customers, cultivating new relationships, and supporting our growth strategy in Louisiana,” said Mike Virnig, REV Fire Group’s Vice President of Sales.
Bulldog Fire Apparatus Grows National Presence with REV Fire Group
Bulldog Fire Apparatus is a well-established and long-time dealer with four separate locations across three states with full service and sales capability for both Ferrara and KME brands. The company has purchased a nearly 18,000 square foot facility with an additional 3.25 acres to expand in Prairieville, LA. This move marks Bulldog’s first venture into the Southeast, bringing its expertise in best-in-class sales and service to this growing market in the fire servi
“Opening a new location in Louisiana is a major commitment and long-term investment that we believe will benefit Ferrara and KME customers across the state” said Bulldog Apparatus’ President/CEO Jeffrey Mazza. “The new facility will allow us to build new relationships while providing the same quality products our customers know and trust.”
In addition to expanding to Louisiana, Bulldog Fire Apparatus has appointed Bert McCutcheon as Chief Operating Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire company with a focus on the recent dealership acquisition.
McCutcheon joins the team with over 30 years of industry experience, most recently serving as the Vice President of Product Development for REV Fire Group. Prior to that he spent his career at Ferrara Fire Apparatus starting as a shop helper in 1988 and working his way up to Chief Operating Officer and Vice President/General Manager.
“Bert’s knowledge and expertise will play a key role in moving our growth strategy forward,” stated Jeffrey Mazza. “These investments support our long-term vision of becoming one of the industry’s premier fire truck dealers nationally.
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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
Bulldog Fire & Emergency Apparatus was established in 1933 as a fire apparatus manufacturer. Over the years, the company evolved to represent other emergency vehicle manufacturers, including KME Fire Apparatus, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Fouts Bros. Fire Apparatus, Ward Apparatus, Demers Ambulances, Braun Ambulances, Crestline Ambulances, and Osage Ambulances. Today, they are a one-stop shop from sales to service. They offer in-shop and on-site repair, preventative maintenance, custom fabrication, accident repair, body and paintwork, refurbishments, remounts, equipment mounting, aerial and pump testing, antique restoration, and graphics. To learn more about Bulldog Fire & Emergency Apparatus, visit www.BulldogFireApparatus.com.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the Baton Rouge Fire Department has selected Ferrara to provide the city with five (5) custom pumpers, three (3) 107’ Rear Mount Ladder trucks, two (2) Heavy Rescues and one (1) 100’ Mid-Mount Platform.
Funding for the fire apparatus was made possible through Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and her administration through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which offers specific funding for first responders and state and local governments.
The five Custom Top-Mount Pumpers are built on a Cinder® XMFD chassis with extruded aluminum bodies and feature:
1500 GPM Hale Qmax pump
750-gallon water tank
20-gallon foam cell
Foam Pro 2001 foam system
Cummins® L9 450 HP engine
Allison EVS 3000 transmission
Hendrickson Steertek NXT front axle
The three 107 Rear Mount Ladder trucks are built on an Igniter® XMFD chassis 100’ wide extruded aluminum bodies and feature:
4-section heavy duty aerial
-8° to +72° operational envelope
107’ vertical reach at 72° and 101’ horizontal reach at 0°
750-pound tip load
Cummins® X12 500 HP engine
Allison EVS 4000 transmissionAkron Monitor with 1500 GPM nozzle
Hendrickson Steertek NXT front axle
The 100’ Mid-Mount Platform is built on an Inferno® MFD chassis with 100” wide extruded aluminum body and features:
5-section heavy duty aerial
-12° to +72° operational envelope
100’ vertical reach at 72° and 99’ horizontal reach at 0°
Cummins® X12 500 HP engine
Allison 4000 EVS transmission
Hendrickson Steertek NXT front axle
The Ferrara™ Heavy Duty Walk-Around Rescue is built on a Cinder® XMFD chassis with a 102” wide extruded aluminum body and an overall length of 34 feet, 6.5 inches. Features include:
Cummins L9 450 HP engine
Allison EVS 3000 transmission
Customized compartments
Recessed upper walkway with six 24” deep coffin compartments
Hendrickson Steertek NXT front axle
The department’s Apparatus Committee, made up of firefighters who will be operating the equipment on an everyday basis, met with engineers from Ferrara to design apparatus that would meet their needs when responding to emergencies.
“The Baton Rouge Fire Department is extremely excited to be receiving this much needed apparatus to our agency,” said Chief Michael Kimble. “We would like to thank Mayor Broome and her administration for helping secure the funds to make this a reality. We would also like to thank the representatives from Ferrara apparatus for working with our committee to ensure our firefighters are equipped with apparatus that meets their response needs. Their commitment to make our request a reality was second to none.”
“We are honored to have the continued trust and confidence of the Baton Rouge Fire Department,” said Chris McClung, Director of Sales, Ferrara. “We look forward to many years of Ferrara apparatus supporting Baton Rouge’s firefighters as they serve the great capital of Louisiana.”
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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, 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
Cummins® is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc., used by permission, all rights reserved.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, is pleased to announce the Corteva Agriscience Fire Department has selected Ferrara to provide the company with a Ferrara Inferno Industrial Pumper.
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, active in the research and production of seeds, seed traits and treatments, crop protection, digital services, and inoculants.
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.
“Safety was of the utmost importance in selecting this fire truck,” said Robbie Morris, Fire Chief of Corteva’s Fire Department. “Protecting our employees, our community and the environment were our top priorities. The increased pump capacity will allow us to flow more water for increased vapor mitigation and fire suppression. The engine will be equipped with cameras all around to increase engineer visibility when maneuvering around incident scenes.”
“The employees at Ferrara are honored to have the opportunity to build this industrial pumper,” said Chris McClung, Director of Sales for Ferrara. “We worked closely with Corteva’s Fire Department in designing a thoroughly researched, multipurpose industrial pumper that will meet the specific needs of this company.”
This Ferrara™ pumper is a replacement truck for the department, their first new apparatus in almost 20 years.
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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, 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
Cummins® is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc., used by permission, all rights reserved.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., and a leading manufacturer of custom built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the appointment of Sunbelt Fire as the exclusive Ferrara™ dealer for Mississippi. Sunbelt Fire is authorized to sell and service the complete portfolio of Ferrara apparatus.
Established in 1983 and headquartered in Fairhope, AL, Sunbelt Fire’s mission is to serve those who save and protect lives. With two service centers that include parts warehouses with more than 20 technicians along with a mobile service fleet, Sunbelt Fire is well equipped to serve the needs of surrounding departments and communities.
“We are very committed to our existing Ferrara customers in Mississippi, and we intend to grow our presence there,” says Chris McClung, Director of Sales, Ferrara. “With its dedicated sales and service teams, Sunbelt Fire will provide fire departments with the superior products, parts, and service our current and future customers deserve.”
Sunbelt also provides:
24-hour technical support
Complete fire apparatus parts inventory
Tiered fire apparatus inspections
High quality fire equipment
Breathing air compressors and SCBA
Welding and fabrication
Aerial ladder inspection and overhaul services
Comprehensive training
Wreck and refurb solutions
Plumbing and fire pump overhaul
Four (4) mobile Draft Commander®units to perform NFPA pump testing
“We are excited to be an authorized dealer for Ferrara, complimenting the other premier manufacturers we are partnered with to help us serve every firefighter and their respective department,” says Slade McLendon, CEO of Sunbelt Fire. “We’re passionate about listening to their needs and partnering with them to provide the best apparatus solution and offer service, parts, and equipment to help them save and protect lives.”
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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, 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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