BRANDON, SD – Oct. 14, 2024 – Spartan Emergency Response, part of REV Group, Inc., and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, is building four custom pumpers for Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, with the trucks expected to be delivered by the beginning of 2026.
In October 2023, the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department asked the Toledo City Council for $3.2 million from the Capital Improvement Fund to purchase four fire engines. The purchase marks the first time the Toledo department has ordered Spartan Emergency Response fire apparatus. Johnson’s Emergency Vehicles Solutions, the Spartan Emergency Response dealer for Ohio, worked with the department to determine their specifications and to design an apparatus customized for their operations and built efficiently to fit into their budget.
Toledo Fire & Rescue department has 18 active fire stations and seven support buildings with almost 600 professional firefighters who respond to over 60,000 calls a year.
“Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions was able to help us source much-needed fire apparatus,” said Chief Allison Armstrong, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. “We look forward to receiving and putting these pumpers into service to help protect the city and people of Toledo.”
“We’re delighted to introduce Spartan Emergency Response to the city of Toledo,” said Tony Johnson, dealer principal, Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions. “We are optimistic that our partnership will evolve and grow as Toledo continues to.”
The four custom pumpers are built on a Spartan MetroStar LFD cab and are designed to meet the unique needs of this large city with:
Custom body with a low hosebed
Custom ladder and hard suction storage rack on the truck’s right side
500-gallon water tank
30-gallon foam cell for an external eductor system
Hale QMax 1750 GPM pump
These units were sold by Jesse Sopko, Ohio Sales Manager for Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions.
Visit https://www.johnsonsevs.com/ to learn more about Spartan Emergency Response fire apparatus.
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About Spartan Emergency Response
Spartan Emergency Response, comprised of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) subsidiaries Spartan Fire, LLC, Smeal SFA, LLC, Smeal LTC, LLC and Smeal Holding, LLC, is a North American leader in the emergency response market and offers brands including Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Fire Chassis, Smeal, and Ladder Tower. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
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
SNYDER, NE – August 29, 2024 – Smeal Holding, LLC, manufacturer of fire apparatus including aerials and part of REV Group Inc., is commemorating that its 1,000th 105’ aerial apparatus has been completed at its facility in Snyder, NE.
The 105’ Rear-Mount Aerial was built for the City of Wilmer (TX) Fire Department and is the first Smeal fire apparatus the department has ordered. The aerial has a unique cutout with illuminated ladder signs.
In 1964, Smeal Holding, LLC, built its first aerial apparatus, a 52’ ladder on an IH 1600 chassis with an extended cab for the Snyder Rural Fire District to support fighting grain elevator and chimney fires. This vehicle is currently on display at the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center in Kearny, NE.
“The entire Smeal team is proud to have accomplished this incredible achievement,” said Kevin Strudthoff, general manager for Smeal. “Smeal has a long heritage of designing and building robust and quality custom fire apparatus, and we are delighted that our 1,000th 105’ aerial to roll off the line is for a brand-new customer; a sign of Smeal’s enduring legacy!”
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., based in Houston, TX, is The Smeal dealer working with the Wilmer Fire Department.
Over the past 60 years, Smeal has built aerials for the rural and metro markets as well as large city and urban fire departments, including FDNY and the U.S. Army, and has even built aerials for countries outside of the U.S. including Chile. Smeal’s wide range of aerial product lines runs from the 75’ Rear-Mount Ladder to the 125’ Rear-Mount Ladder as well as its 100’ Rear-Mount and 100’ Mid-Mount platforms. The brand is also known for its premium apparatus including the Side Mount and Top Mount Custom Pumpers and the Wildland Urban Interface Engines.
For more information on Smeal, visit https://spartaner.com/brands/smeal/
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About Spartan Emergency Response
Spartan Emergency Response, comprised of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) subsidiaries Spartan Fire, LLC, Smeal SFA, LLC, Smeal LTC, LLC and Smeal Holding, LLC, is a North American leader in the emergency response market and offers brands including Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Fire Chassis, Smeal, and Ladder Tower. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
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
BROOKFIELD, Wis – June 3, 2024 – REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), a leading company that designs and manufactures specialty vehicles, announces Kevin Strudthoff as the new general manager of the Snyder, NE, facility which produces KME, Smeal, and Spartan Emergency Response fire trucks. Strudthoff will report to Mike Virnig, president, REV Specialty Vehicles Segment.
With over 28 years of experience in operations, process optimization, and project management within the manufacturing and logistics sectors, Strudthoff brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Strudthoff joins REV Group from Valmont Industries, where he held various roles of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as senior director of operations for the Western Region of North American Operations. He has a demonstrated track record of leadership and results in operational roles with Katana Summit and BirdDog Solutions.
“With significant experience in the manufacturing sector and streamlining operations, Kevin is well-equipped to enhance the efficiency and productivity of our Snyder, Nebraska facility,” said Mike Virnig, president REV Specialty Vehicles Segment. “We are thrilled to have Kevin join our team and are eager to see his leadership drive the next stage of growth for this site and the fire apparatus brands it produces.”
Strudthoff holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University.
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About Spartan Emergency Response
Spartan Emergency Response, comprised of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) subsidiaries Spartan Fire, LLC, Smeal SFA, LLC, Smeal LTC, LLC and Smeal Holding, LLC, is a North American leader in the emergency response market and offers brands including Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Fire Chassis, Smeal, and Ladder Tower. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
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
BRANDON, SD – April 15, 2024 – Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, will exhibit its latest innovative products and technologies – including Vector™, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck and a 105’ Tractor Drawn Aerial – at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 18-20, 2024, Booth #4301.
“At Spartan Emergency Response, we are committed to delivering the safest and most innovative products to help protect communities,” said Chris McClung, vice president of global sales, REV Fire Group. “We’re proud to show not only the 105’ Tractor Drawn Aerial, but also the Spartan Emergency Response all-electric Vector fire truck built for Toronto.”
Spartan Emergency Response apparatus on display will include:
105’ Tractor Drawn Aerial for Savannah Fire Department, Georgia: Featuring the Advanced Occupant Protection System, this TDA features a 57” high visibility tiller cab, 105’ steel aerial ladder, 16’ outrigger spread, storage for 268’ of ground ladders, a 1,500 GPM aerial flow rating and the continuous ladder walkway illumination lighting system.
NXT 110’ Quint Ladder for Johnson County Emergency Services District, Texas: Built on a Spartan Gladiator MFD Chassis, this quint features a 110’ steel aerial ladder with 750-pound tip load, 2,250 GPM pump, 500-gallon tank, full height rescue style compartments and a SideStacker hosebed with 1,000’ LDH storage capacity.
Side Mount Pumper for Austin Fire Department, Texas: Built on a Gladiator EMFD chassis, this low hosebed pumper features a 1500 GPM pump, 750-gallon tank, 30-gallon foam cell, FoamPro 2002 foam system, and 16” severe duty front bumper with tapered ends.
In addition, attendees and customers are invited to visit REV Fire Group Booth #4200 to celebrate first responders and to see the Spartan Emergency Response’s all-electric North American style Vector™ fire pumper built for Toronto Fire Services.
Continuing past years’ theme “Protecting Those Who Protect Us,” REV Fire Group will host ‘REV It Up Coffee and Conversation with FDIC Live’ each morning, and ‘REV It Up Happy Hour’ and live product walk-arounds on Thursday and Friday, including live interviews with National Fire Radio. This will include ‘Tiller Time Miller Time’ on Thursday which focuses on Tractor Drawn Aerial products and will include a walk-around of the Spartan 105’ TDA.
Visit Spartan Emergency Response at Booth #4301 for the latest products and technologies available for the fire industry. Learn more at https://spartaner.com/events/2024-fdic/.
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About Spartan Emergency Response
Spartan Emergency Response, comprised of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) subsidiaries Spartan Fire, LLC, Smeal SFA, LLC, Smeal LTC, LLC and Smeal Holding, LLC, is a North American leader in the emergency response market and offers brands including Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Spartan Fire Chassis, Smeal, and Ladder Tower. Spartan Emergency Response vehicles are well known for safety, quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The company operates facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
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
OCALA, Fla – April 11, 2024 – 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 sixteen 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 18-20, 2024.
“FDIC is an important show for all of our REV Fire Group brands – we get to showcase what sets our brands apart from each other and how our apparatus can help meet a fire department’s exact needs to best serve and protect their community,” said Mike Virnig, president, REV Specialty Vehicles Segment. “We’re looking forward to talking with our current customers and introducing potential new customers to REV Fire Group’s fire apparatus innovation.”
In celebration of first responders and in keeping with the theme “Protecting Those Who Protect Us,” REV Fire Group will host ‘REV It Up Coffee and Conversation with FDIC Live’ each morning, and ‘REV It Up Happy Hour’ and live product walk-arounds on Thursday and Friday, including live interviews with National Fire Radio. This will include Tiller Time Miller Time on Thursday which focuses on Tractor Drawn Aerial products.
As part of the Vector showcase segment, featured guests will include Division Chief Rob Anselmi of the Toronto Fire Department, whose Vector will be on display at FDIC, and Assistant Chief James Johnson of Mesa Fire & Medical Department, which has a Vector in its current fleet. Both will discuss their experiences with Vector.
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:
REV Fire Group Booth #4200
E-ONE Booth #4401
Ferrara Booth #3701
KME Booth #3901
Spartan Emergency Response Booth #4301
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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
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