CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Emergency Response ("Spartan" or "Spartan ER"), a business
unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), hosted equipment
manufacturers, dealers, service center representatives, emergency
vehicle technicians, and first responder driver-operators at its
25th annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC) held
at The Lansing Center in Lansing,
Michigan, from Sept. 29 to Oct.
4.
FTTC is the largest and most in-depth combined training
symposium and testing event hosted in the U.S. for technicians and
driver-operators of emergency vehicles. Spartan Motors' 25-year
history of hosting this event is a reflection of its commitment to
provide first responders with the safest and most effective fire
apparatus possible, and to empower them with the knowledge
necessary to keep their fleets well maintained and in service.
More than 300 attendees came to the event from across the U.S.,
Canada, Latin America, and Asia to learn directly from the manufacturer,
have the opportunity to test to certify or re-certify on EVT
standards, and network with fellow technicians and
driver-operators. This year's platinum event sponsor, Meritor,
teamed up with Spartan to offer instruction on the latest industry
standards and corresponding innovations in the areas of axles and
brakes.
"We have been hosting this conference since 1995, and the legacy
of FTTC reflects Spartan's strong heritage and commitment to the
first responder community," said Todd
Fierro, Spartan Emergency Response President. "The
conference has evolved and grown with the industry over the past
quarter-century into the premier training and educational event it
is today."
Spartan provides multiple training tracks with nearly 50
individual courses over a five-day curriculum that spans repairs of
brake systems, roll-up doors, pumps, valves, and more. Attendees of
the training seminar have the opportunity to connect with component
suppliers one-on-one to address specific troubleshooting issues,
and learn the latest maintenance techniques. FTTC also featured a
roundtable panel discussion of fire apparatus engineers as well as
an extended tour of Spartan's manufacturing headquarters in
Charlotte, Michigan.
"Our continued dedication to develop and train those at the
frontline is unmatched," added Fierro. "We're proud to build one of
the the safest heavy-duty, purpose-built fire apparatus on the
road, but equally gratified to know we're doing our part to educate
and share best practices that enhance the safety and wellbeing of
the individuals we ask to protect our communities."
Save the date information for next year's event can be found at
https://emergencyresponse.spartanmotors.com/FTTC2020
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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