SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Emergency Response ("Spartan"), a business unit of Spartan Motors,
Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), makes acquiring new fire apparatus more
accessible than ever for volunteer and paid fire departments
requiring multi-purpose fire trucks, with the introduction of
Spartan's new value-priced 75' rear mount quint apparatus, here at
the International Association of Fire Chiefs' (IAFC) Fire-Rescue
International (FRI) Conference & Expo.
Volunteer and paid departments continue to face challenges with
multipurpose requirements, limited personnel, and budgetary
restrictions, which require them to do more with less. Spartan's
75' quint offers a streamlined feature set that allows for the
integration of an engine and aerial at a lower price point while
retaining functionality and reliability.
The 75' rear mount quint apparatus combines safety, practicality
and functionality with affordable maintenance and serviceability in
mind, which all add up to a lower cost of ownership over the life
of the truck. It features Spartan's exclusive, greaseless ladder
design and roller-assisted slide pads (RASP) for smoother operation
and less downtime for service. Built on a single axle and weighing
less than 49,000 lbs., this configuration gives departments the
extra reserve capacity to maximize their capabilities without the
risk of being overweight. The truck includes a 1,500 GPM fire pump
combined with a 500-gallon water tank, 1,000 feet of hose storage,
115 feet of ground ladder storage, full depth rescue-style
compartments and a high-strength steel ladder.
"We are fortunate to have a strong dealer network that
understands the needs of today's fire departments. Front-line
insights combined with Spartan's aerial expertise has allowed us to
add this 75' configuration to our arsenal of aerials," said
Daryl Adams, President and CEO,
Spartan Motors, Inc. "Many Spartan dealers encounter municipalities
that are interested in the versatility of a quint as an option to
replace a rescue truck, as it will transport significant equipment
and include fire suppression as well as an aerial device."
Customized Pumpers
Spartan will also showcase two
customized pumpers built for the River
Oaks Fire Department and Shiner Volunteer Fire Department,
both of Texas. Both pumpers are
built on high-strength aluminum bodies and feature Spartan's
Vibra-Torq mounting system that extends the life of the vehicle by
reducing vibrations and stress on the body. The Shiner unit is a
top-control pumper built on an International two-door chassis with
a Waterous CSU 1,250 GPM pump and 1,000 gallons of water. The
River Oaks truck is a side control
pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star MFD chassis with a Hale DSD
1,500 GPM pump, 750 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam. It
boasts Spartan's Advanced Protection System® (APS), the #1
firefighter safety system in the industry. The system employs
satellite sensors that prompt airbag deployment when an imminent
collision is recognized, eight airbags that protect a wider area of
the cab, and Spartan's intelligent seat belt system designed to
reduce chest and torso injuries in a collision.
"Keeping vehicles in service for as long as possible is the key
to everything we build," said Adams. "Spartan designs with
serviceability in mind, using standardized, readily available parts
– backed by an extensive dealer service network."
Spartan will showcase its new 75' quint apparatus along with two
customized pumpers at its booth at the FRI conference at the Henry
B. Gonzales Convention Center in
San Antonio, Texas on August 19-20, 2016. Visitors to Spartan's booth
#30060 can register to win a GoPro camera.
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 1,800 associates at facilities in
Michigan, Pennsylvania, South
Dakota and Indiana. Spartan
reported sales of $550 million in
2015. Visit Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
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