Spartan Emergency Response Exhibits Two California Fire Trucks At Firehouse World Convention In Los Angeles

CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Emergency Response ("Spartan" or "Spartan ER"), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. SPAR ("Spartan" or the "Company"), will join the Firehouse World annual convention in Los Angeles. Spartan will display its aerial from the Fresno County Fire Protection District, along with a custom emergency response pumper from the Ramona Municipal Water District. Firehouse World delivers educational content focused on training, technology, career development, strategy and tactics, research and development, and leadership and management.

"Spartan is committed to best serving the West Coast with vehicles that meet its unique terrain and demographics," said Todd Fierro, President, Spartan Emergency Response.  "The Firehouse World convention allows Spartan to best demonstrate our industry leading mix of safety, speed, agility, and serviceability."

On display at Spartan's booth (#1019) will be Fresno County Fire Protection District's Smeal 105' Rear Mount Aerial Ladder.  Available in an array of chassis configurations and body styles, this aerial is the epitome of efficiency and multi-use functionality.

With the help of the Ramona Fire Department, CAL FIRE San Diego County, Spartan will also display its custom pumper in its exhibit. With a compact pump module and specialized panel design, Spartan pumpers boast a stainless-steel sub-frame for ultimate support and an aluminum body for durability.  The Spartan cab and chassis features the industry-leading Spartan Advanced Protection System®. Available in multiple configurations, the Spartan custom pumper represents the Company's commitment to increasing market share in California and other West Coast markets.

Spartan Motors' presence at Firehouse World also showcases its growing commitment to aftermarket product support in California, and beyond. 

The Firehouse World conference's move to Los Angeles reflects the desire to bring this world-class event to one of the world's top-20 cities. The convention offers a vital conduit between fire service leadership and the manufacturers and solutions providers who support them.

To find out more about Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, Ladder Tower, Spartan Authorized Parts, and all of Spartan's go-to-market brands visit emergencyresponse.spartanmotors.com.

About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for the commercial and retail vehicle industries (including last-mile delivery, specialty service, and vocation-specific upfit segments), as well as for the emergency response and recreational vehicle markets.  The Company is organized into three core business segments, including Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services,

Spartan Emergency Response, and Spartan Specialty Vehicles.  Today, its family of brands also include Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Utilimaster®, Strobes-R-Us™, Smeal, Ladder Tower™, and UST®.   Spartan Motors and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, aftermarket product support, and first-to-market innovation. The

Company employs approximately 2,300 associates, and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico; and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported sales of $816 million in 2018.  Learn more about Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.

CONTACTS: 

Media:
Samara Hamilton   
Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications    
Spartan Motors, Inc.    
Samara.Hamilton@spartanmotors.com         
(517) 997-3860

Matt Jackson 
Managing Director, Partner 
Lambert 
mjackson@lambert.com 
(616) 233-0500

SOURCE Spartan Motors, Inc.