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Spartan Motors, Inc.

1541 Reynolds Road
Charlotte, MI 48813
USA
605-582-4000

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Spartan Emergency Response is a world-class leader in the design and production of the most powerful and reliable emergency response apparatus, cabs and chassis on the market. Drawing on more than 130 years of excellence in fire truck manufacturing, Spartan Emergency Response manufactures a full line of pumpers, tankers, rescues, aerials, quick-attack/urban interface vehicles and other emergency-rescue vehicles on both custom and commercial chassis from its facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.

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William Foster, the founder of Spartan Motors, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025.
William "Bill" Foster helped found Spartan Motors in 1975 and went on to pioneer innovative chassis ideas for fire apparatus.
Jan. 3, 2025
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Spartan Fire, LLC, is pleased to announce that Edward DeVito has joined the company as Vice-President/General Manager.
Aug. 17, 2021
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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
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Spartan, in partnership with Firehouse, has presented the Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) of the Year Award to Muskegon, MI, Fire Department mechanic Brian Marek.
Jan. 29, 2020
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Spartan Motors is set to introduce an innovative solution to help mitigate prolonged exposure to pollutants inside of fire truck cabs.
Aug. 8, 2019
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Detroit Truck Manufacturing (DTM) is a captive channel supplier of fabricated aluminum cabs for Spartan’s fire trucks, as well as cab and chassis product it supplies to over 40...
June 26, 2019
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The Spartan rescue pumper, “Engine 32,” featuring a safety-first design, has been recently added to the Moyers Corners, NY, Fire Department’s emergency response fleet.
June 18, 2019
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Todd Fierro has been named President of Emergency Response (ER). In this role, he will have P&L responsibility as well as direct oversight of the sales, engineering, and product...
Jan. 7, 2019
First place: Al Hasenfratz, Master Duty EVT, Sylvania, OH, Fire-EMS Department.
Firehouse announces the top five winners of the 2018 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts to promote a high standard of excellence...
Dec. 12, 2018
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Spartan will introduce a new turbocharged fire apparatus built on a Gladiator X15 High Air Intake cab and chassis.
Aug. 14, 2018

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When a brand new truck isn't an option, Spartan's truck apparatus refurbishment centers are there for you
April 9, 2018
CO Emergency Vehicle Technician Talks About Winning Top Award
Corey D. Lane reflects on winning the 2017 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award.
Jan. 24, 2018

Articles

Don Abbott
Project Mayday Creator Don Abbott Dies
Dec. 12, 2022
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The Milburn, NJ, Fire Department took delivery of a 2022 Spartan Metro Star MFD pumper.
Sept. 30, 2022
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Mike Jerums was presented with the 2021 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year award during the opening ceremonies of the annual Fire Department Safety Officers Association ...
Feb. 14, 2022
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Michael Jerums is an Emergency Vehicle Technician for the North Las Vegas Fire Department and was named the 2021 EVT of the Year.
Mike Jerums has been working on North Las Vegas Fire Department's fleet since 2006 and says training is key to keeping the fire apparatus fleet on the road.
Jan. 11, 2022
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The Prince George’s County, MD, Fire/EMS Department has developed a standard engine company design, as shown on this 2021 Pierce Enforcer rig, which features a short wheelbase (with an overall length of 29 feet, 4 inches), an aluminum body, a low rear hosebed and lowered ground ladders on the right side of the body.
Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur took advantage of their relationships with fire department fleet managers to collect hands-on-useful information that a department can apply to its collection...
Sept. 8, 2021
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Howard County, MD, Engine 141 is a 2019 KME Predator Severe Service model. It utilizes an extended cab compartment to provide storage space for two SCBAs on each side of the apparatus.
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur urge departments to explore the trends in the "clean cab concept."
Jan. 18, 2021
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In the 2019 Apparatus Showcase, manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus.
Nov. 1, 2019
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Firehouse proudly presents this guide to help you minimize your exposure to dangerous contaminants.
Sept. 3, 2019
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The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department began its clean cab initiative in 2015 and hopes to have all of its apparatus meeting the standard by the end of 2020.
Ed Ballam takes a look at how fire departments and manufacturers are pioneering the clean cab concept.
Aug. 1, 2019
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Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District in Colorado ordered a heavy rescue with a crane with its primary purpose of removing dead elk from the road ways after collisions with vehicles.
When it comes to specialized equipment used by the fire service, rescue trucks, also known as tool boxes on wheels, are the hands-down winners.
March 15, 2019

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Houston Hazmat Unit 2 is a 1995 Super Vac, a dedicated unit at Station 22.
Robert Burke looks into one of the busiest teams in the United States, in the petrochemical capital of the country.
Feb. 1, 2019
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Emergency Vehicle Technicians check out a newly completed cab and chassis at Spartan Motors' plant in Charlotte, MI.
More than 300 mechanics and technicians toured Spartan's plant in Charlotte, MI, as part of an emergency vehicle training conference.
Oct. 4, 2018
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Corey Lane, from Loveland, CO, the 2017 EVT of the Year, gave the keynote address at Spartan Motors 2018 Fire Truck Training Conference in Lansing, MI
Over 300 EVTs have gathered at Spartan's Fire Truck Training Conference in Lansing, MI, to learn skills used in fire apparatus maintenance.
Oct. 2, 2018
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Spartan Motors has more than 23,000 options customers can choose from, covering everything from airbag protection to USB power configurations and cup holders.
Ed Ballam found out that firefighters are looking for cleanliness, cabinets and comfort when specifying cab interior decisions.
Aug. 12, 2018
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Firefighters in St. Louis are using eight new Smeal fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerial and a platform.
May 3, 2018
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Spartan will launch an enhanced Advanced Protection System (APS) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International, April 23 – 28.
April 20, 2018
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Type 3 fire apparatus, like the one built by Boise Mobile Equipment and delivered to Security, CO, Fire Department, are often deployed to remote areas so they must carry everything they need while on the mission.
With longer response times and more demand for data communications, the workhorses of forest firefighting get some much needed upgrades.
April 20, 2018
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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue selected Spartan to custom build pumpers that meet the challenges found in the desert.
The purchase of a pumper is an essential investment and fire departments can use these tips to streamline the process.
March 3, 2018
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An aerial with a big block engine has the Aftertreatment components installation in progress. In this instance, the DEF tank is located in the fender panel area ahead of the rear wheel.
Ed Ballam talked with manufacturers to find out how the EPA's emissions restrictions have impacted design and operations.
Feb. 16, 2018
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Spartan Emergency Response awarded the 2017 Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) of the Year award to Corey D. Lane.
Jan. 24, 2018
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Corey D. Lane from the City of Loveland, CO, was named the 2017 Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) of the Year.
Corey D. Lane from the City of Loveland, CO, was named the 2017 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year.
Dec. 12, 2017
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Spartan Motors announced an agreement to acquire Smeal Fire Apparatus for $36.3 million.
Dec. 13, 2016
Spartan Emergency Response participated in the Dia do Bombeiro Brasileiro (Day of the Brazilian Firefighter) event at which the Fire Department of the State of São Paulo presented...
July 8, 2015
Spartan Motors, Inc., through its subsidiary Spartan Chassis, recognized the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) during a celebration on the company’s Charlotte, Michigan, campus for...
Feb. 25, 2015
Spartan Motors, Inc. announced the Company expanded its Board of Directors' membership to nine members with the appointment of James C. Orchard to the Board.
Feb. 11, 2015
SPARTAN MOTORS INC. has announced that Daniel Slater has joined the company as president of its Emergency Response business, effective Jan. 5. He reports to Daryl Adams, Spartan...
Feb. 1, 2015
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Spartan Motors, Inc. announced that John Sztykiel has decided to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 19, 2015. He will serve as a member of Spartan...
Dec. 11, 2014
NFPA Chevrons and push up scene lights are just some of the features on the back of Masonville's new engine.
The Masonville Fire District has a group dedicated volunteer firefighters who took delivery of a new 2014 Spartan EVR pumper with compressed air foam.
Nov. 6, 2014
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Spartan Motors, Inc. announced further details of its Emergency Response strategic plan.
Oct. 28, 2014
Spartan Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Aug. 5, 2014
Spartan Motors announced the appointment of Thomas Schultz as Vice President of Human Resources. Mr. Schultz will report to John Sztykiel, Spartan's Chief Executive Officer.
Aug. 1, 2014
SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. has acquired the assets of LTI, including LTI ladders, platforms and tractor-drawn aerials, Squrt and TeleSqurt boom-ladders and Snorkel articulating ...
July 1, 2014
Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) announced that Lori Wade has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. Ms. Wade has served as Spartan's ...
Feb. 24, 2014
SPARTAN MOTORS INC. has announced the major building blocks of a global emergency response (ER) strategy.“Emergency response is over one-third of our business and the second largest...
May 1, 2012
Tradeshow attendees who visit the Spartan Motors booths (2423 and 2403) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) will notice the Charlotte, MI.-based company is pushing...
April 17, 2012
April 10, 2012 – Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) today announced the major building blocks of a global emergency response (ER) strategy that will serve as the foundation for...
April 13, 2012
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This 1971 Young pumper once operated by the Allentown Road, MD, Fire Department shows how SCBA and tools were mounted in the jump-seat area. Note the wide fenders, which reduced the width of the seating area.
Fire departments are being challenged to do more with less, particularly with respect to the financial resources required to provide for adequate staffing and training of our ...
Oct. 5, 2011
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The video features real FDNY Firefighters, Paramedics and EMTs side-by-side with the Flying Karamazov Brothers, as they sing, dance, juggle and teach fire safety information.
Junior Firefighters Earn an “A”ASAE, the Center for Association Leadership, has honored the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program with a...
Aug. 8, 2011
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THE ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Crimson pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. The unit is equipped with a 425-hp Cummins ISL engine, 1,750-gpm Darley LDMBC pump, 750-gallon UPF Poly Tank IIE water tank, 30-gallon foam tank, FoamPro foam system, Task Force Tips Crossfire deluge gun, Fire Research In Control 400 pressure governor, Hannay electric reels, 6,000-watt Will-Burt Nightscan light tower, ROM shutters, Voyager rear backup camera and Kussmaul Auto-Eject. Indicate 2XX on the Reader Service Card.
THE ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Crimson pumper built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. The unit is equipped with a 425-hp Cummins ISL engine, 1,750-...
March 25, 2011