KME Fire Apparatus News

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display its latest customized line up of fire apparatus at FDIC International 2024 (Fire Department Instructors Conference 2024) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from April 18 - April 20, 2024, at Booth #3901.  “KME is known for building modified fire apparatus that answers the specific needs of the fire department,” said Larry Daniels, Senior Director of Global Sales, REV Fire Group, adding “...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Connely as Director of Project Management-Sales for REV Fire Group. Brian Connely, a seasoned pioneer with 20 years of experience in the fire industry, will be responsible for supporting sales initiatives across all REV Firebrands. He...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. fire apparatus manufacturing subsidiaries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fire Truck Solutions (FTS) as the official E-ONE® AND KME® dealer in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Fire Truck Solutions is authorized to sell and service the complete portfolio of E-ONE and KME Fire Apparatus. FTS recently acquired the fire truck dealership from H&E Equipment Services and will continue to offer sales, service, and parts to all customers i...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces the delivery of a Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) to the West Palm Beach Fire Department (Florida). This marks the first TDA ordered for the city of West Palm Beach. The unit was sold by South Florida Emergency Vehicles, the authorized KME® dealer in Florida. Top quality fire apparatus The AerialCat™ TDA delivered to the West Palm Fire Department is equipped with: KME Severe Service™ MFD Cab...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to announce Phoenixville (Pennsylvania) Fire Department has placed an order for a KME 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat (TDA) to serve its area. As the first TDA to service the Phoenixville borough, this specific type of truck was chosen because of the maneuverability and compartmentation. Phoenixville Fire Department worked closely with Campbell Supply, a KME dealer, to specify the truck to...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. fire apparatus manufacturing subsidiaries, is proud to announce that Fire Apparatus Solutions (FAS) has acquired the REV Fire California dealership and will expand its coverage as the new Ferrara™ and KME® authorized dealer for the state. acquisition by FAS “We are thrilled to have Fire Apparatus Solutions expand their operations in California with the Ferrara and KME brands. For nearly 20 years, they have been delivering unrivaled s...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus will display the latest in fire apparatus and technology including the first North American-style fully electric fire truck at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 27-29, 2023 at Booth 3701. In celebration of first responders and in keeping with the theme “Protecting Those Who Protect Us,” REV Fire Group will host a happy hour and live product walka...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™ fire apparatus brands, announces the expansion and US$ 1.5 million renovation of its Ephrata, PA facility to allow for the increased manufacturing of aerial apparatus, including tractor drawn aerials (TDAs). The expansion is expected to more than triple the production of TDAs, and nearly double the...

REV Group, Inc. (REVG), a globally renowned company that designs and manufactures specialty vehicles in the fire & emergency, commercial and recreation industries, has announced that Dan DesRochers has joined their executive leadership team as the President of REV Fire Group. Reporting to Rod Rushing, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of REV Group, DesRochers will oversee the REV Fire Group brands - E-ONE®, Ferrara™, KME™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display the latest in fire apparatus and technology, including the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, at FDIC International 2022 (Fire Department Instructors Conference), taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from April 28 to April 30, 2022. REV Fire Group’s Vector vehicle will make its debut at FDIC International 2022, giving attendees the opportunity to be among the first...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc., the globally renowned manufacturers of fire apparatus - E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, has partnered with GE Current and United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC), to offer GE DisInFx system on its fire apparatus, in order to help provide a safer and cleaner environment for first responders. GE DisInFx system United Safety and Survivability Corporation’s GE DisInFx sys...

REV Fire Group, which includes REV Group Inc. manufacturers of fire apparatus E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Fire Chassis™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, will debut Vector, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck, during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 28-30, 2022. As one of the most exciting developments in the firefighting industry, this new electri...

KME Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to welcome Patriot Fire, LLC as its dealer in Maryland. Highly experienced team Patriot Fire recently opened a brand-new state-of-the-art facility at their Gibsonville, Maryland location to provide quality service with their highly experienced team. In addition to preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, and DOT services, Patriot Fire offers collision and body repairs, custom fabrication se...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus, is pleased to welcome Dependable Emergency Vehicles as the dealer covering parts of the Ontario province in Canada. About Dependable Emergency Vehicles  Founded in 1975, Dependable is a family-operated business with a dedicated team of more than 60 employees. With three locations in Ontario, its main facility in Brampton is 40,000 square feet and features 40 full-service bays for bodywork, painting, refu...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc., companies E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, is announcing the expansion of the Holden, Louisiana facility. Expansion plans will be shared during the KME Dealer Open House event on November 16. In addition to a tour of the facility, KME dealer principals attending the open house event will learn more about the expansion plans. This investment is expected to add 81,500 squa...

REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc., companies E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, is proud to announce that Natalie Childress has joined the company as Senior Director of Marketing and Mike Mowry has joined as Director of Dealer Development. Natalie Childress Experience As Senior Director of Marketing for the REV Fire Group, Childress will partner with REV Fire Group’s Vice President of Sales, Mike Virnig...

REV Fire Group, part of REV Group Inc., a foremost manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, announces it will introduce the first fully electric North American-style fire apparatus. Developed with technology partner Emergency One Group LTD – maker of the world’s first EV fire truck – this new electric fire truck packs 316 kW of proven automotive-grade batteries to deliver the longest electric pumping duration in the industry. This enables...

KME Fire Apparatus., a subsidiary of REV Group®, and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus announces that the City of Redmond (WA) Fire Company has selected its authorized dealer, Cascade Fire & Safety, to provide the company with two KME Custom Pumpers. The two rigs feature a 100” wide aluminum cab/body and are customized to meet the unique needs of the City’s response area. Other key features of the KME Custom Pumpers Predator® MFD cab/chassis 10” rais...

KME Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group®, and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus is pleased to announce that San Bernardino County (California) Fire Department has recently taken delivery of a new KME Tractor-Drawn AerialCat™ (TDA) and a Commercial Water Tender joining more than 50 other KME units currently in service within San Bernardino County. The Tractor-Drawn AerialCat™ Features KME Severe Service™ cab Hendrickson STEERTEK™ front axle Cum...

KME Fire Apparatus., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces that Campbell Supply Company is expanding its coverage area and will now represent KME Fire Apparatus in New Jersey and Delaware. “Having recently added the KME product line in Eastern Pennsylvania, we are pleased to have additional sales and service territory for the KME brand in both New Jersey and Delaware,” said Scott Campbell, President of Campbell Supply Company. About...

KME Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group®, and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus is pleased to announce that Santa Barbara County (California) Fire Department has recently taken delivery of six new KME Custom Pumpers. The new trucks will join dozens of KME apparatus currently in service within the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The custom pumpers are built on KME’s Severe Service™ (SSX™) cab which was engineered for heavy-duty use and exposed to high...

REV Group®, a pioneering provider of best-in-class specialty vehicles, including fire apparatus brands such as E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, will display more than 30 fire apparatus and the latest in technological advancements at the REV Fire World of Innovation and Protection booth during FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from August 5 – 7, 2021. In kee...

REV Fire Group, made up of E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, launches Smart Flo™, a new integrated pressure governor system now offered on its fire apparatus that puts the operator in command with total system control in one location. This advancement in pressure governor technology integrates several functions on the pump panel to aid the operator. With one press of a button, Smart Flo goes through the steps of...

KME Fire Apparatus, a subsidiary of REV Group® and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display a diverse group of apparatus at FDIC International (Fire Department Instructors Conference) in Indianapolis, Indiana from August 5 – 7, 2021. KME’s booth, number 3901 in the Indiana Convention Center, will have seven unique vehicles to meet multiple fire service needs. Expected to garner substantial interest is the new Tractor-Drawn AerialCat™ with Steel-Safe™...

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a manufacturer of custom-built, heavy-duty fire apparatus, announces the addition of Fire Service, Inc., to its nationwide dealer network. Fire Service, Inc. has added the Ferrara product line at its full-service center in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. About Fire Service, Inc. Opened in 2020, the modern facility offers sales, service, parts, repairs, fire apparel, and gear. Fire Service, Inc. has been serving the fire apparatus an...

KME Fire Apparatus., a subsidiary of REV Group® and a foremost manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces that Campbell Supply Company is expanding its portfolio and will represent KME Fire Apparatus in designated counties within Eastern Pennsylvania. “At Campbell Supply, our business philosophy has been based on two guiding principles, honesty and integrity,” said Scott Campbell, President of Campbell Supply Company. “It has always been very important to establish a good r...

REV Group, a manufacturer of specialty vehicles, including fire apparatus brands such as E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara®, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal®, and Ladder Tower®, is pleased to announce the Apparatus and Technology Conference, a three-day virtual event from May 18 to May 20, filled with the latest in fire apparatus and innovative technologies. REV Group is partnering with Clarion, which owns the FDIC and publications, to produce the virtual Apparatus and Technolo...

REV Fire Group, the manufacturer of pioneering fire apparatus brands including E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara®, and Spartan Emergency Response®, announces the creation of its Dealer Development organization, a new area of focus within the group.  Company Profile & Sustainable Growth Stephen Carleton, previously Director of Sales for Spartan Emergency Response, will lead the team as Director of Dealer Development and report to Mike Virnig, REV Fire Group’s Vice President o...

REV Fire California, popular fire department equipment supplier and subsidiary of REV Group, is proud to announce a partnership with Southern California Fleet Services, Inc. (So Cal Fleet) to provide service and warranty work for its Southern California customers with E-One, KME, and Ferrara apparatus. So Cal Fleet is based in Corona, CA and has multiple locations and road crews that are available 24 hours a day for all repair and maintenance needs. enhanced service and warranty experience Whe...

KME is pleased to announce the release of 13 new fire truck Christmas tree ornaments for the 2019 holiday season. Net proceeds from the sale of the ornaments will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). For this season’s ornaments, KME chose the fire trucks that are featured in its 2020 calendar: Atlanta Fire Rescue’s Severe Service Pumper (GA) Salisbury Fire Department’s 103’ AerialCatTM Tuff TruckTM (MA) Shermans Dale Community Fire Company&rsqu...