CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Emergency Response ("Spartan" or "Spartan ER"), a business unit of
Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), showcased a number of its
safety-driven fire truck designs at the 40th annual
Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival, held September 19-21 in Roscommon, Michigan. Spartan showcased several
emergency response vehicles, including a Spartan Ladder Tower
75-foot Ladder, a Spartan Rear Mount Pumper, a Spartan Intelligent
Pump Solution (IPS) apparatus, a Spartan Smeal Top Mount Pumper,
two tankers, and two Spartan S-180 pumpers.
Spartan also featured its
industry-leading Advanced Protection System® designed for the
safety of firefighters, including; airbags, outboard sensors,
advanced seat belts, 360 degree camera and its new clean cab
Contaminant, Containment, and Management offering.
Thousands of fire chiefs, firefighters, and emergency medical
service professionals gathered at The Festival in remembrance of
valiant firefighters who perished in service. Fire departments from
across the state showcased their fleets of Spartan fire trucks at
the annual festival, including Milton
Township, Blair Township,
Swartz Creek, Berlin Township, and the Owosso Charter
Township. Spartan had a total of eight apparatus on
display.
"We strive to provide all of our fire department customers with
the most advanced, innovative vehicle safety features in the
industry," said Todd Fierro,
President of Spartan Emergency Response. "The safety of those who
serve and protect our communities is our top priority, and we are
thankful to all who could join us at this year's festival."
The full list of Spartan Motors Emergency Response vehicles on
display included:
- Spartan Ladder Tower 75' Demo (Available for Immediate
Delivery)
- Spartan Rear Mount Pumper, Blair
Township Fire Department
- Spartan IPS Pumper, Milton
Township Fire Department
- Spartan UST Elliptical Tanker, Swartz
Creek Fire Department
- Kenworth Commercial Tanker Demo (Available for Immediate
Delivery)
- Spartan S-180 Pumper, Model 2108, Berlin Township Fire Department
- Spartan S-180 Pumper, Model 2208, Demo (Available for Immediate
Delivery)
- Spartan Smeal Top Mount Pumper, Owosso Charter Township Fire
Department
In addition to the fire trucks on display, Spartan sponsored a
defensive-driving experience simulator designed to illustrate how
to respond safely in traffic situations caused by improper yielding
to emergency vehicles. This challenge prepares first responder
drivers for potential emergency situations that may happen in route
to, or from, a call. The driver in the simulator is exposed to
various interactions, as each driver is given a defensive driving
score. The simulator advances Spartan's mission to help ensure
first responders are fully equipped to arrive and leave the scene
safely.
The simulator competition winners include first place,
Garrett Connell, from Lapeer City Fire and Rescue, Lapeer Michigan; second place, Jacob Holzhei, from Eaton Rapids Fire Department, Eaton Rapids, Michigan; and third place,
Mitchell Hugaboom, from Kalkaska Fire Department, Kalkaska Michigan.
More information regarding Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival
can be found at www.firemensmemorial.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: 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,
Royal Truck Body, 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 2,500 associates, and operates facilities in
Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Florida,
Missouri, California, Arizona, Texas, 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.
Media Contacts:
Samara
Hamilton – Corporate Director of Marketing &
Communications
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3860
Samara.Hamilton@spartanmotors.com
Matt Jackson – Managing
Partner
Lambert & Co.
616.233.0500
mjackson@lambert.com
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