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Smeal Fire Apparatus

From pumpers and tankers to platforms and aerials, Smeal is dedicated to the quality craftsmanship in every apparatus we produce.
610 West 4th P.O. Box 271
Snyder, NE 68664
United States of America
402-769-2273
402-568-2346
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No matter your location—big city or rural community—we offer and customize the ideal aerial apparatus to meet your needs and budget. Smeal is built to one set of specifications: yours. Our complete line of products are well-defined and designed to give you exactly what you need. Before you put your fire apparatus to the test, we put it through our own rigorous testing—making sure our design, engineering, and craftsmanship meet the highest industry standards.

With over 60 years of experience, our wide aerial and apparatus product line ranges from products targeting the rural and metro markets as well as the large city and urban fire departments. With one of the widest product offerings, we have what you need when looking for a premium aerial apparatus.

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Press Releases

Believed to be the tallest aerial in Colorado, this apparatus expands the department’s response package.
Dec. 18, 2024
Smeal announced that they completed their 1000th 105-foot aerial ladder, which was built for the Wilmer, TX, Fire Department.
Aug. 30, 2024
Mike Virnig, president, and Andy Thompson, COO, to lead REV Fire Group
April 17, 2023
Dan DesRochers has joined their executive leadership team and will oversee E-ONE, Ferrara, KME, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, Spartan Fire Chassis and Ladder Tower.
Nov. 9, 2022
Smart Flo is a new integrated pressure governor system offered on REV Fire Group apparatus that puts the operator in command with total system control in one location.
Aug. 11, 2021
Spartan Emergency Response has introduced Smart Reach™ Multi-Stance™, a patented new Smeal® ladder and outrigger control system that offers increased versatility and functionality...
June 17, 2021
Kent Tyler will oversee all the fire apparatus brands at REV Group, including E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan, Smeal and Ladder Tower.
March 24, 2020
Spartan Emergency Response has received an order to build seven new Smeal-branded fire apparatus for Edmonton, Alberta, Fire Rescue Services.
Nov. 14, 2019
Spartan Motors announced an agreement to acquire Smeal Fire Apparatus for $36.3 million.
Dec. 13, 2016
Smeal announced that it has promoted a number of its key executives and created a new executive-level position to lead the company.
June 2, 2016

Podcasts

Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about the new fire apparatus and innovations that they found while walking the show floor at FDIC. Listen as they name their...

Blogs

In a time when some other fire apparatus manufacturers are closing plants or businesses, Smeal has been acquiring businesses and adding staff.
Nov. 19, 2014
A young firefighter is lucky to be alive after the fire engine she was driving rolled over in Kansas. Apparatus builders are doing more and more to keep firefighters safe in crashes...
June 18, 2013

News

Philomont, VA, firefighters donated a 2001 pumper to Port Aransas, where most of their equipment was destroyed.
Dec. 22, 2017
Robert Corsi shares how his staff keeps 43 vehicles ready for the next emergency in Cranston, RI.
Jan. 4, 2017
Cranston, RI, Chief Mechanic Robert Corsi was named 2016 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year.
Dec. 14, 2016
Ed Ballam offers a sneak peek at the innovative apparatus on the show floor at Firehouse World in San Diego.
Jan. 27, 2015
The donated rig from McAllen will be the fourth fire apparatus in the Reynosa Fire Department fleet.
June 17, 2014
While the fire service didn't experience a huge growth spurt in 2013, it did manage some modest gains making prospects for 2014 much brighter.
Dec. 26, 2013
Nebraskan Donald Smeal was 84.
Oct. 21, 2004
Do you see the industry becoming more assembly-line oriented or utilizing more custom designs? Ferrara: An apparatus manufacturer will need to do both. The assembly-line units...
Feb. 1, 2000

Articles

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur explain why studying a department's history and the future needs of its response district are key to specifying a new rig's ladder complement.
Dec. 17, 2024
Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus and boats.
Nov. 19, 2024
Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus and boats.
Nov. 10, 2023
Dennis C. Sharpe
Breton Woods
Breton Woods Volunteer Fire Company in Brick Township, NJ, has taken delivery of a new 75-foot rear-mount quint from Smeal with a rich green finish.
Aug. 19, 2020
The Goodyear, AZ, Fire Department has taken delivery of a Smeal Sirius pumper.
Dec. 6, 2018
Dennis C. Sharpe
Blue Ridge Wagon 8
The Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Bluemont, Loudon County, VA, has taken delivery of a 2017 Smeal pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis.
Aug. 13, 2018
Dennis C. Sharpe
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Woodstock, VA, Volunteer Fire Company, in Shenandoah County, has taken delivery of a 2017 Smeal 105-foot rear-mount aerial built on a Spartan cab and chassis.
May 22, 2018
Firefighters in St. Louis are using eight new Smeal fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerial and a platform.
May 3, 2018
The Vincennes Township, IN, Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2018 Smeal pumper built on a Smeal Sirius II cab and chassis.
April 12, 2018
The Boswell - Grant Township, IN, Volunteer Fire Department has taken delivery of Smeal Fire Apparatus pumper tanker
March 16, 2018

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Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services recently took delivery of 10 new Smeal 105-foot, rear-mount aerial quints.
Dec. 7, 2017
Ajax, Ontario, Canada, Fire & Emergency Services recently took delivery of a new Smeal 32M rear-mount aerial.
Nov. 16, 2017
The Woodstock, VA, Fire Department used funds awarded in a 2015 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program to purchase a 2017 Smeal 105-foot aerial.
Sept. 25, 2017
The Sheboygan, WI, Fire Department has taken delivery of a 105-foot aerial platform built by Smeal Fire Apparatus.
Aug. 4, 2017
The Neffs Volunteer Fire Co. in North Whitehall Township, PA, has taken delivery of a custom pumper built by Smeal Fire Apparatus.
July 18, 2017
Dennis C. Sharpe
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The Wilson Borough Volunteer Fire Department, Northampton County, PA, have taken delivery of a 2017 Smeal custom pumper, built on a Spartan cab and chassis.
June 9, 2017
The Winchester FD purchased its first platform aerial, a 100-foot rear-mount unit, from Smeal Fire Apparatus.
Feb. 15, 2017
Timber Mesa Fire & Medical District in Showlow, AZ, has taken delivery rear-mount ladder built by Ladder Tower Co.
Dec. 16, 2016
West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, Ewing Township, Mercer County, NJ, has taken delivery of a 2016 Smeal 100-foot rear-mount aerial.
Oct. 14, 2016
The Village of Winnetka, IL, FD has taken delivery of a custom pumper built by Smeal Fire Apparatus.
Aug. 9, 2016
Capon Springs has taken delivery of a unique rescue engine built by Smeal on an International 4x4 cab and chassis.
July 1, 2016
The Neffs Fire Company in North Whitehall Township, PA, has placed into service a 2015 Smeal pumper built on a Spartan cab and chassis
June 17, 2016