WINTER PARK, Fla – March 19, 2025 – Wheeled Coach, a brand of REV Group, Inc.’s subsidiary REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., and an industry-leading manufacturer of emergency vehicles celebrates 50 years of designing and manufacturing ambulances to serve EMS.
Wheeled Coach was founded in 1975 by Robert Collins Sr. in downtown Orlando, starting with a team of five employees who manufactured mobility vans and Type 2 ambulances. Today the company employs over 700 employees and has built and delivered over 50,000 ambulances to large and small municipalities, and commercial fleets across the globe, in addition to being an approved ambulance supplier for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Every ambulance is built in-house in Winter Park, Florida by the team of manufacturing and engineering experts who customize each Wheeled Coach emergency vehicle according to customers’ precise specifications. Wheeled Coach is sold and supported by a dedicated, professional dealer network and is backed by a comprehensive product warranty for exceptional aftermarket support.
“Wheeled Coach is an iconic, thriving brand. REV Group has continually invested in the Wheeled Coach facilities, equipment and employee training to build on that legacy – so we can better serve emergency care providers from small rural agencies to large metropolitan providers such as the Fire Department of New York (FDNY),” said Mark Van Arnam, president, REV Ambulance Group. “This anniversary is a celebration of what we, with our dealers, have accomplished, and a commitment to our future.”
Wheeled Coach was the first in the emergency vehicle industry to:
Conduct IIHS Side Impact Criteria Crash and Roll-Over Testing
Receive the ISO Certified ambulance manufacturer accreditation
Produce CNC machine-cut doors for repeatable accuracy
Engineer internal emergency door releases
Introduce the patented Cool-Bar™ for improved air flow, more accessibility to the compressor and enhanced exterior lighting.
Wheeled Coach will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with customer and dealers throughout this year at events such as FDIC, the American Ambulance Association’s Annual Conference and EMS World Expo.
For more information, visit www.wheeledcoach.com.
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About Wheeled Coach
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®.
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
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
WINTER PARK, Fla – April 17, 2024 – Wheeled Coach®, a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a premier manufacturer of ambulances for fire and rescue agencies across the globe, will showcase three ambulances at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 18-20, 2024, Booth #3920.
“Wheeled Coach offers exceptional versatility and customization in our ambulances to meet the needs of our customers,” said Abel Del Rio, sales director, Wheeled Coach. “This is reflected in the ambulances we have on display at FDIC and we appreciate our customers who have let us show off their trucks.”
All three Wheeled Coach trucks on display feature the Per4Max® Seatbelt Safety System and Wheeled Coach Cool Bar HVAC System.
Type 1 for West Hancock EMS, Iowa: Built on a Ford F450 4×4 chassis, this 170” Type 1 Modular Body ambulance features a custom a Killer graphics/paint scheme exterior with a curbside forward backboard compartment, front and rear Liquid Spring® suspension. Inside the ambulance has a custom heart monitor tower at the head of squad bench with 2 pull out drawers, and a WAECO temperature control drawer.
Type 1 Texas Edition for Laredo Fire Department, Texas: This 170’ Texas Edition on a Dodge 4500 4×2 Chassis has eye-catching red paint and gold leaf graphics. and Liquid Spring® rear suspension, and dual shorelines. Inside includes all-aluminum interior cabinetry, a locking drug box, and Vanner LifeSine® inverter/charger, a ZICO slide and flip out oxygen storage and paramedic designed acrylic organizers. The cab has a custom front console and backup and interior cameras. The unit also features FireTech-HiViz LED Lighting Package,
Type 3 165+ Updated Design Demo: Shown a Chevy G4500 Chassis, this 165” Type 3 Modular Body demo has a 6” cab extension for EMS personnel comfort, and a redesigned exterior layout to maximize storage space, Whelen M-Series lighting package and lighted skirt rails. The inside compartment has a front and rear squad bench with a secondary control panel above the squad bench, an extended action area and EMS storage towers with pull-out drawers as well as an additional exterior compartment for electronics storage and the RelayPlex Electrical System.
Visit the Wheeled Coach Booth #3920 or go to Wheeled Coach learn more.
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About REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Wheeled Coach is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. 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 IIHS 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®.
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
WINTER PARK, Fla. – Nov. 29, 2023 – Wheeled Coach®, a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a premier manufacturer of ambulances for fire and rescue agencies across the globe, announces that Feld Fire will represent Wheeled Coach in Kansas for sales, service, and warranty.
“Feld Fire has been a trusted Wheeled Coach dealer in the Midwest for more than a decade and we are excited to extend their expertise and care to the state of Kansas,” said Abel Del Rio, sales director, Wheeled Coach.
In addition to Kansas, Feld represents Wheeled Coach in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.
“Feld Fire has dedicated salespeople and mobile service to attend to all the needs of Wheeled Coach customers in Kansas,” said Mindie Simons, sales manager, Feld Fire. “We are passionate about the Wheeled Coach brand and proud to be able to expand our reach to more customers.”
Feld Fire was founded in 1945 by Ed M. Feld in Carroll, Iowa and over the years has grown to be a leading distributor of Fire and EMS apparatus and equipment across the Midwest. Feld has three sales and service facilities, in addition to their 24 hour/365 days a year mobile service capabilities. They continually invest in inventory and technical training to ensure excellent responsiveness and customer service.
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About REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Wheeled Coach is a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. 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 IIHS 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®.
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
Press Contact:
Julie Nuernberg | Sr Dir Marketing & Communications
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.
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