Spartan Emergency Response Unveils Unique Combination of Mission-specific Innovations
03 February 2016 - 12:06AM
At the Firehouse World show in San Diego, February 2-3, Spartan
Emergency Response, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SPAR), will showcase its unmatched safety configurations
alongside a head-turning multi-purpose, multi-functional
mission-specific apparatus, in Booth #1005.
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Wildland/Urban Interface – A Unique Mix,
For a Unique Geography
Spartan’s Firehouse World exhibit this year
includes a newly-developed California exclusive: a custom pumper
designed to serve both Wildland and Urban Interface needs. The
apparatus is one of 27 units engineered and produced for the
Riverside County Fire Department.
The Wildland/Urban Interface unit is a
multi-purpose, multi-function response vehicle, equipped with all
terrain capability, a must-have for Riverside County’s landscape
and locale. Riverside County chose Spartan for its commitment to
product quality, its reputation for outstanding after-sale support,
and Spartan’s ability to customize the apparatus to meet
Riverside’s specific needs at a competitive price.
The truck features include a unique front bumper
configuration with a 16-degree angle-of-approach for improved
off-road performance, a custom aluminum body that maximizes
equipment storage while maintaining a small footprint, and
pump-and-roll capabilities.
“We worked closely with Riverside Fire
Department to design a truck that meets their unique Wildland /
Urban interface needs. We know there’s a broad need for
vehicles like this because four other districts, including San
Diego County, have purchased units from our Riverside contract,”
says Travis Grinstead, President and CEO of Emergency
Vehicle Group (EVG), Spartan’s Orange County-based dealer, which
serves California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Innovations That Pave the Way for Better
Rescues
At Firehouse World, Spartan will also display a
Series 2000 Stock Truck, available for immediate delivery. This
pumper features Spartan’s signature Advanced Protection System, a
collection of industry-leading safety features that includes eight
airbags, outboard sensors, and intelligent seat belts, as well as
additional leading safety equipment, that together provide superior
protection for all occupants. In addition, the unit features a
1,000-gallon tank, a pump rating of 1,500-gallons-per-minute, and
the Spartan Mobile Gateway – a connectivity solution with a range
of up to 25 miles. The Series 2000 is also configured with
Spartan’s Advanced Climate Control – the new HVAC benchmark for cab
comfort.
“Demonstrating our ability to respond to a Fire
Department’s unique needs is what has traditionally made Spartan
great,” said John Slawson, President, Spartan Emergency Response.
“Bringing industry-leading and exclusive innovations in the areas
of safety, connectivity, and in-cab comfort, while remaining a
responsive and competitive apparatus manufacturer is what will take
Spartan to another level.”
The exhibition at Firehouse World runs from
February 2-3, 2016, in the San Diego Convention Center. Spartan
will be exhibiting in partnership with EVG for the duration of the
show, with company executives and engineers available in the booth
to answer questions about the vehicles on display, and what makes
differentiates a Spartan cab/chassis.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is a leading designer,
engineer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty
vehicles, specialty chassis, vehicle bodies and parts for the fleet
and delivery, recreational vehicle (RV), emergency response,
defense forces and contract assembly (light/medium duty truck:
Class 3, 4 and 5) markets. The Company's brand names - Spartan
Motors, Spartan Specialty Vehicles, Spartan Emergency Response,
Spartan Parts and Accessories, and Utilimaster®, a Spartan Motors
Company - are known for quality, durability, performance, customer
service and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs
approximately 1,700 associates at facilities in Michigan,
Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Indiana. Spartan reported sales of
$507 million in 2014. Visit Spartan Motors at
www.spartanmotors.com.
Contact:
Russell T. Chick
Corporate Director of Marketing
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3852
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