Leader Emergency Vehicles Celebrates 50 Years of Serving West Coast Fire and EMS Communities by Alondra Malfavon | Aug 20, 2025 | LEADER, REV AMBULANCE GROUP, REV SPECIALTY VEHICLES SEGMENT SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. – August 20, 2025 – Leader Emergency Vehicles (LEV),...
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
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Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
BROOKFIELD, Wis – Sept. 10, 2024 – REV Ambulance Group brands American Emergency Vehicles (AEV), Horton Emergency Vehicles, Wheeled Coach, Road Rescue Emergency Vehicles and Leader Emergency Vehicles will particpate in EMS World® Expo, the largest EMS-dedicated event in North America. In addition to co-sponsoring the Ambulance Marketplace, emergency vehicles from each brand will be on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) from September 11-13, 2024.
On Thursday, September 12 from 3:45 – 4:45pm, the Ambulance Marketplace will have REV Ambulance Group and Sound Off Signal sharing experienced insights to those with ambulance purchasing power, on how to research and do their due diligence when purchasing a new or redesigned ambulance. This will be followed by a Q&A session and is located in the Learning Center located in the Expo Exhibit Hall.
Each brand will have new customer ambulances on display including:
AEV at booth #2721 will have an ambulance from Taney County (MO) Ambulance District and an American Medical Response ambulance on display.
Horton Emergency Vehicles at booth #2821 will have emergency vehicles from Austin-Travis County (TX) EMS, Ada County (ID) Paramedics and North Jefferson County (MO) Ambulance District.
Wheeled Coach at booth #2421 will have its Demo Unit on display along with an ambulance from Orlando (FL) Fire Department.
Road Rescue Emergency Vehicles at booth #2620 will have an ambulance from Monongalia (WV) EMS and its newly launched RediMedic ambulance.
Leader Emergency Vehicles at booth #3029 will have ambulances on display from Premier Ambulance and Royal Ambulance, both are ambulance services in California.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the Ambulance Marketplace event at EMS World Expo for the second year in a row. It is a great opportunity for ambulance decision-makers to get an overview of what to look for when purchasing a new ambulance” said Scott Barnes, vice president of sales, REV Ambulance Group. “In addition to our participation in the Marketplace, we will be showcasing an array of emergency vehicles across all our brands. We are grateful to our customers for allowing us to display their vehicles.”
Attendees can stop by the REV Ambulance Group brand booths to see the emergency vehicles and meet the team from Wednesday, September 11, 11:00 – 4:30; Thursday, September 12, 11:00-4:30; and Friday, September 13, 10:00 to 1:00pm.
Over 35 years, EMS World Expo has developed into the leading education event for emergency medical service providers worldwide. This is where renowned leaders and educators in EMS gather each year to discuss evolving treatment strategies, share technological breakthroughs, and explore procedures that can advance the lives of patients everywhere.
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About AEV
AEV is one of the best-selling ambulance brands in the U.S. AEV builds the industry’s broadest range of ambulances, each one made with the hands-on American craftsmanship of a highly experienced and skilled team. AEV manufactures its full line of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances in Jefferson, NC, at a bright, pristine factory set among the Blue Ridge Mountains. AEV’s rigorous, LEAN manufacturing processes and engineering innovation achieve superior quality and value, while meeting the unique specifications of emergency departments around the country. Its nationwide network of dealers provides service and support to customers before and long after the sale. AEV is The American-Crafted Experience®.
AEV is a brand of Halcore Group, Inc, which is a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), a global leader in emergency vehicles and specialty vehicle brands.
Leader Emergency Vehicles
Leader, a manufacturer of premium fit and finish Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances, has served the cities and communities in Southern California for over 45 years with 95% of sales coming from California public and private departments. 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 Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Wheeled Coach is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), and is a premier manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances for municipal and commercial emergency departments. Built to perform under the most demanding conditions, Wheeled Coach ambulances deliver mission-critical durability. Wheeled Coach leads the industry with more firsts than any other ambulance manufacturer, including being the first to conduct IHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing. It manufactures a full line of ambulances at its production facility in Winter Park, Florida. Since 1975, Wheeled Coach has been Trusted by the Toughest®.
Road Rescue is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) and is a premier manufacturer of premium highly customized ambulances which serve fire departments, health care systems and hospitals across North America.
About Horton Emergency Vehicles
Founded in 1968, Horton Emergency Vehicles, a division of Halcore Group, Inc., is a REV Group company (NYSE: REVG). Horton® ambulances are among the industry’s most technically innovative and customized ambulances and are synonymous with high quality. The exclusive Horton Occupant Protection System (HOPS) keeps the ambulance crew safe while working in the patient compartment. With a manufacturing facility in Grove City, Ohio, Horton ambulances have Strength & Safety In Every Detail™.
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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Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. – Feb. 29, 2024 – Leader Emergency Vehicles (LEV), part of REV Group and a manufacturer of premium fit and finish Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 ambulances, and mobile clinics, announces that Professional Sales and Service (PSS) will represent Leader in California and across much of the western United States.
“PSS has decades of experience serving EMS providers with excellent sales and service for top-of-the-line emergency vehicles,” said Irina Hot, general manager, Leader Emergency Vehicles. “This partnership will allow the Leader team to focus on their engineering and manufacturing core competencies, while ensuring a customer focused and professional sales and aftermarket experience.”
PSS will provide sales, service, and warranty coverage for all Leader products in California and the 10 western states they serve. Members of the current Leader sales team have joined PSS to help provide continuity and further integrate the two organizations.
PSS has opened two sales and service facilities to serve the California market. Their California headquarters is in South El Monte, CA, near the Leader facility, with an additional facility in Santa Clara, CA. Both locations offer sales, parts, service, and have mobile service capabilities.
“Since the 1970s, PSS has been proud to sell and service the finest emergency vehicle across the West. We’re excited to expand into California and add Leader ambulances to our line-up to better serve customers,” said Braxton Peterson, general manager, PSS.
As one of the largest emergency vehicle and equipment companies in the West, PSS specializes in retailing and servicing emergency vehicles to their customers’ specifications. PSS offers innovative, reliable, and high-quality emergency equipment and vehicle solutions to ambulance, fire, and EMS rescue companies.
For more information, visit www.leaderambulance.com and www.pro-sales.com
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Leader Emergency Vehicles
Leader, a manufacturer of premium fit and finish Type I, Type II and Type III ambulances, has served the cities and communities in Southern California for over 45 years with 95% of sales coming from California public and private departments. 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
The long-time ambulance manufacturing team of Mark Van Arnam and Randy Hanson have been selected to lead the REV Ambulance Group. Mark will serve as President for the Group and Randy will function as Chief Operating Officer.
“Mark and Randy have worked together in our company’s ambulance operations for over 35 years” stated Paul Bamatter, Chairman of REV Group’s Board of Directors. “They are well known as the leading ambulance team in the business.”
The REV Ambulance Group is the largest ambulance manufacturing corporation in the industry, and consists of legendary brands AEV, Horton, Leader, Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach.
“Our main objective is to provide our customers and dealers the high-quality vehicles that they need and that we are known for,” Bamatter added. “We believe this new leadership team will take our ambulance group to the next level.”
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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.
