BROOKFIELD, Wis – May 2, 2025 – REV Group announces that registration is now open for its annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC). Founded 31 years ago, the FTTC has developed into the largest and most in-depth, hands-on combined Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) training symposium and testing event in the U.S. Building on the success of last year’s conference, the event will include additional training content related to ambulances, in addition to fire trucks. The FTTC will be held at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan from September 21 to 26, 2025.
An estimated 400+ first responder driver-operators, technicians, equipment manufacturers, dealers, service center representatives and more from the U.S., Canada, and Latin America are expected to attend and learn the latest techniques for repairing fire trucks and ambulances. New training for 2025 includes Fleet Management / Leadership and Ambulance Maintenance courses.
“We are proud to host this important industry-wide event that was founded on the principle that keeping fire apparatus and ambulances up and running, regardless of the manufacturer or brand, is important to protect all our communities,” said Chris McClung, vice president, REV Fire Group.
In addition to the training and testing that takes place, the conference also serves to honor and celebrate emergency vehicle technicians. Two awards will be given at this year’s event, the William F. Foster Award, named after the conference’s founder who passed away earlier this year, and Firehouse Magazine’s EVT of the Year Award. The EVT of the Year Award winner will be selected later this year by a committee of EVTs and Chiefs selected by Firehouse Magazine to determine who best meets the criteria and works to ensure the firefighters and citizens are safe.
Over the four days, more than 50 unique courses are offered, which span repairing brake systems, roll-up doors, electrical systems, pressure governors, pumps, and more. In the Component Classes, attendees can meet with suppliers one-on-one to address specific troubleshooting issues and learn the latest maintenance tips and techniques. In addition, attendees have two opportunities to take their EVT certifications exams. The courses are taught by product and industry experts, and the attendees also benefit from the many opportunities to network and share best practices with their peers.
FTTC was founded by Spartan Fire Chassis in the 1990’s and is now sponsored by REV Specialty Vehicles Segment fire apparatus and emergency vehicle manufacturers including Spartan Fire Chassis™, E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara®, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, Ladder Tower™ AEV®, Horton®, Leader®, Road Rescue® and Wheeled Coach®, and numerous industry suppliers.
Early registration discount rates begin May 1 and end on June 30. For more information and to register, visit http://firetrucktraining.com.
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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 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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
HOLDEN, LA – May 1, 2025 – Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME), a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces that San Bernardino County Fire Protection District has ordered 10 K-180 pumpers, which is a pre-engineered, modular design that can be built and delivered faster than fully customized units. KME’s California dealer, Fire Apparatus Solutions, is responsible for the order and will handle the service and aftermarket support for the units.
The order comes following the approval from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to allow the Fire Department to update their frontline fleet. These units will be put into service immediately and then used as reserves once more customized fire apparatus are delivered. REV Fire Group designed and launched the modular series to simplify the purchasing process, accelerate the upfront and engineering processes and reduce complexity in manufacturing, allowing for more rapid delivery of new apparatus.
“This money from the Board allowing the purchase of these additional fire engines will give us operational depth that allows us to flex and rise to the needs of additional emerging incidents,” said Chief Eric Sherwin, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
These 10 K-180 pumpers (Model #4119) are low hose bed, side mount pump panel engines with additional standard features:
“San Bernardino County Fire has been a customer of KME pumpers, aerials, and water tenders that have been highly customized to meet their needs. So, we are proud Fire Apparatus Solutions was able to collaborate with the department on the K-180 pumper that will help them continue to protect lives and property across the county,” said Mike Virnig, president, REV Specialty Vehicles Segment.
KME dealer Fire Apparatus Solutions is known for their service abilities and helps fleets with body repair including panel / structural / plumbing modifications and repairs. In addition, Fire Apparatus Solutions offers in-house pick-up and delivery of units and parts, as well as mobile on-site services.
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About Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), has been in operation since 1946 and custom manufactures a wide range of fire apparatus for municipal, federal, and wildland/urban interface markets across the U.S. KME specializes in steel aerials with a ‘best in class’ steel structural safety factor of 2.5 to 1 and Severe Service™ chassis with over a million miles of real world testing at some of the largest fire departments in the U.S. KME is dedicated to engineering products that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual fire department.
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Sr. Dr. Marketing & Communications
HOLDEN, LA – April 8, 2025 – Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME), a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display its latest customized line up of fire apparatus at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 10-12, 2025, Booth #3737.
“KME is known for building workhorse fire apparatus that answers the specific demands of the fire department,” said Tim Besser, sales manager for KME. “We are excited about seeing our customers face-to-face in Indianapolis and talking about this year’s unique lineup.”
KME will showcase the following fire apparatus:
Tractor Drawn Rescue from Asheville (NC) Fire Department: Built on a KME Severe Service MFD chassis with flat roof cab and seating for six, this rig includes upper and lower transverse compartments, a tiller cab with sliding doors, rear ladder tunnel storage and five 20-inch-deep compartments on top.
Severe Service Pumper from Morningside (MD) Fire Department: This truck features the XMFD chassis with flat roof and seating for six, an ultra-low hosebed, 1,250 GPM pump, 500-gallon water tank, and 10 SCBA cylinder compartments in the fender.
Severe Service Pumper from Macomb (MI) Township Fire Department: Built on a Severe Service LFD chassis with 10” raised roof, this rig has a 750-gallon water tank, 30-gallon foam tank, 1500 GPM pump, and 29-inch wide full-depth compartments above the driver’s side.
Continuing past years’ theme “Protecting Those Who Protect Us,” REV Fire Group will host the popular “REV It Up Series” on Thursday and Friday at 12:00pm. This will include the REV It Up Product Review and live product walk-arounds, including interviews with National Fire Radio. The Asheville Tractor Drawn Rescue will be the focus of the Product Review on April 11. In addition, attendees and customers are invited to visit REV Specialty Vehicles Pavillion #4148 for complimentary coffee service each day until 1:00pm, as well as REV It Up Happy Hour at 2:00pm on Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11.
Daily Show Hours
Thursday, April 10: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 11: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 12: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Visit KME at Booth #3737 to see the fire apparatus in person.
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About Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), has been in operation since 1946 and custom manufactures a wide range of fire apparatus for municipal, federal, and wildland/urban interface markets across the U.S. KME specializes in steel aerials with a ‘best in class’ steel structural safety factor of 2.5 to 1 and Severe Service™ chassis with over a million miles of real world testing at some of the largest fire departments in the U.S. KME is dedicated to engineering products that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual fire department.
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
REV Group
245 South Executive Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
+1.262.389.8620 (mobile)
julie.nuernberg@revgroup.com
OCALA, Fla – April 7, 2025 – REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group, Inc. fire apparatus brands E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, will showcase 14 of the latest in fire apparatus innovation and design including the Vector® pumper, the first North American-style all-electric fire truck, during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 10-12, 2025.
“FDIC is a key event for our REV Fire Group brands, allowing us to highlight what makes each of our brands unique and demonstrate how the apparatus can address the specific needs of fire departments to best serve and protect their communities,” said Chris McClung, vice president, REV Fire Group. “We’re excited to connect with our customers and introduce new fire departments to the innovative fire apparatus from REV Fire Group.”
In celebration of first responders and in keeping with the theme “Protecting Those Who Protect Us,” REV Fire Group will host its popular “REV It Up Series” on Thursday and Friday at 12:00pm. This will include the REV It Up Product Review with live product walk-arounds, including interviews with National Fire Radio.
Back by popular demand is the “Tiller Time Miller Time” Happy Hour at 2:00pm on Thursday and Friday which focuses on Tractor Drawn Aerial products, including this year’s new E-ONE TDA for the Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department.
The REV It Up Happy Hour at 2 p.m. April 10 will include a toast and celebration of the 50th anniversary of Spartan Fire Chassis, including a highlight of top innovations and recognition of longtime employees and customers. On display will be an All-Wheel-Drive Equipped chassis.
As part of the REV Innovation Showcase, the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department’s new all-electric Vector pumper will be on display at FDIC, and Roger Lackore, REV Fire Group’s Senior Director of Product Development, will be on hand to discuss its many features and answer questions.
REV Fire Group representatives will be present to discuss the unique features of each of the fire apparatus on display during the conference.
Visit the following REV Fire Group booths in Exhibit Hall H:
Friday, April 11: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 12: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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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 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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
HOLDEN, LA – March. 6, 2025 – Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME), a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce Orange County (CA) Fire Authority has selected KME and its authorized dealer, Fire Apparatus Solutions, to provide the entity with 10 new custom Severe Service pumpers.
Orange County Fire Authority is adding these 10 pumpers as replacement trucks for its current in-service paramedic fire engine companies in Orange County, California.
Features of the 10 KME Severe Service pumpers include:
KME SSX chassis
Cummins X12 500 hp engine with Allison 4000EVS
Hale Qmax 1500 gpm pump
500-gallon water tank
30′ overall length
170″ wheelbase
Through body ladder storage
These 10 pumpers will be a continuation of the significant design changes that Orange County has made to its fire apparatus since 2021, according to Battalion Chief Mark Backoff. These include Hendrickson SteerTek and FireMaxx suspension for an improved suspension ride, additional upper body storage compartments, a hose reel line, and a bumper line while still maintaining the Clean Cab concept utilized in its apparatus since 2019.
“As an agency with 78 fire stations and just under 200,000 incidents per year, these new fire engines will provide our firefighters the updated safety and technology features not currently enjoyed on our apparatus,” said Backoff. “This will give them the ability to serve our communities and citizens for the next couple of decades.”
“We are honored to have the continued trust and confidence of the Orange County Fire Authority,” said Tim Besser, Sales Manager, KME. “We look forward to many years of our apparatus continuing to support Orange County’s firefighters as they serve their community.”
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About Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), has been in operation since 1946 and custom manufactures a wide range of fire apparatus for municipal, federal, and wildland/urban interface markets across the U.S. KME specializes in steel aerials with a ‘best in class’ steel structural safety factor of 2.5 to 1 and Severe Service™ chassis with over a million miles of real world testing at some of the largest fire departments in the U.S. KME is dedicated to engineering products that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual fire department.
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
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