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.
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.
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.
Spartan Emergency Response has introduced Smart Reach™ Multi-Stance™, a patented new Smeal® ladder and outrigger control system that offers increased versatility and functionality...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Smeal Fire Apparatus Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team will be calling its First Annual Supplier of the Year Award Ceremony next week.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that Fire Apparatus Solutions, the authorized sales and service dealer for Smeal, US Tanker and LTC brand apparatus in southern California, ...
For the fourth year, Globe, DuPont Protection Technologies and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered to provide new, state-of-the-art turnout gear to fire ...
Michael Bowman has been appointed Vice President of National Sales for Smeal Fire Apparatus and will report to newly appointed Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Jeff Wegner...
Firefighters with the Clintwood Volunteer Fire Department, Dickenson County, Va., recently took delivery of a 2015 Smeal tanker built on a Freightliner cab and chassis.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. and Gimaex International stepped out together at Interschutz 2015 with the display of the Smeal CORE Multi-Mission Pumper with OMNI Control System. The...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that Calgary Fire Department, Alberta, Canada, has ordered 16 Smeal custom pumpers as part of a multi-year contract.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. and Gimaex International announced that they have established a strategic teaming relationship to share aerial apparatus technologies and operating best...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., a leading fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer, will showcase its GREEN POWER SG-09 Anti-Idle Technology at the upcoming Fire Department Instructors...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the first TeleSqurt Telescoping Aerial Boom produced by Smeal and Ladder Tower Co. (LTC) will be on display in Smeal at FDIC in Indianapolis...
Newton, Kan., Fire/EMS has a new rescue pumper in service built by Smeal on a Sirius cab and chassis. It's powered by a Cummins engine and an Allison transmission. To fight fire...
Fire Chief Nathan Price and the members of the Duval Volunteer Fire Department in, Griffithsville, W.Va., recently took delivery of a pumper built by Smeal on a Freightliner cab...
The Georgetown, Ind., Fire Department has taken delivery of a 100-foot straight stick aerial built by Smeal on Spartan cab and chassis with a 500-hp Cummins engine and an Allison...
Chief Pleasant Brooks and the members of the Crowley, Texas, Fire Department, have added a Smeal 125-foot straight stick rear-mount aerial to the department's fleet. It's built...
Smeal announced that Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks, the authorized sales and service dealer for Smeal, US Tanker and LTC brand apparatus in N.C., S.C. and eastern Tennessee, has ...
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...
M&T Fire & Safety, Inc. is the new authorized sales and service dealer for Smeal and Ladder Tower Co. (LTC) brand fire apparatus and aerials for Minnesota, North Dakota and some...
Arlington, Texas, Fire Department has put a 105-foot rear-mount aerial built by Smeal on a Spartan cab and chassis. Truck No. 1 will be located at the West Main Street station...
Firefighters with BP of Alaska, Endicott Fire Department, located in Anchorage, recently took delivery of a Smeal 85-foot rear-mount aerial platform.It's built on a Smeal Sirius...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., a leading fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer, announces that Medina Fire Department, Ohio, has purchased the first 65-foot TeleSqurt Telescoping ...
The Sterling Volunteer Fire Department has taken delivery of two Smeal Fire Apparatus pumpers built on Spartan Gladiator cabs and chassis with Waterous 1,500-gpm pumps and 750...
SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. has announced that David Rider has joined the company as the regional sales manager for the Midwest. In this position, Rider is responsible for sales ...
Smeal Fire Apparatus has been building firefighting vehicles for 50-years and, recently, visitors from around the country and Canada got to see first hand how they are made in...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc. is the new authorized sales and service dealer for Smeal and Ladder Tower Co. brand fire apparatus and aerials...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., a leading fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer, has delivered four fire apparatus equipped with Smeal’s SG-09 GREEN POWER Technology to the City of...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the company has signed an agreement with Danko Emergency Equipment Co. to sell and market Danko’s entire line of fire apparatus, skid units ...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that Quiroga Trucks S.A. de C.V. of Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, along with their affiliate, Qualified Fire Tech of McAllen, Texas, has been...
PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC. has announced plans to host its second annual Pierce 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on Sept. 6, 2014, beginning at 9 A....
THE FLINT, MI, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME Flex custom pumper featuring a KME 100-inch Predator Severe Service chassis XMFD, 400-hp Cummins ISL9 engine, Allison...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. has announced two new authorized sales and service dealers for the company -- Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks for eastern Tennessee and RedStorm Fire & Rescue...
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 ...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that it has acquired the assets of LTI, including LTI ladders, platforms and tractor-drawn aerials, Squrt and TeleSqurt boom-ladders and Snorkel...
The Harrisburg (North Carolina) Fire Department has taken delivery of a new Smeal pumper. It's built on a custom cab and chassis with power windows and a Weldon Vmux multiplex...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. has been awarded a contract by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to provide aerial and platform apparatus to members of the Fire Chiefs Association...
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) is pleased to announce the awarding of Smeal Fire Apparatus, a contract for “Fire Trucks and Fire Apparatus with Related Accessories and ...
KME has received an order from the Los Angeles Fire Department for 15 more custom pumpers. The award is part of a multi-year contract from which KME has already delivered almost...
The Huntersville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2013 Smeal 105-foot rear-mount heavy duty aerial ladder.It was placed in service on Monday (August 12) after spending ...
SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS CO. has announced the retirement of Delwin Smeal, company president, effective Sept. 1. He has worked for the company for 47 years, including the past 20 ...
The Huntersville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2013 Smeal 105′ rear mount heavy duty aerial ladder. It was placed in service on Monday (August 12) after spending a few...
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. has announced Delwin Smeal, company president, plans to retire effective September 1, 2013. Delwin has worked for the company for 47 years including the...
Editor's Note: Firehouse Staff Writer Ed Ballam covered this article in the November issue of Firehouse Magazine and for the November edition of the Firehouse Limited Edition ...
It should be no surprise the soft economy is affecting the fire apparatus market. Manufacturers say fire departments are looking for apparatus that can do more with less, lower...
THE DEEP GAP, NC, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a KME elliptical ES tanker built on an International 7600 SBA chassis powered by a 430-hp Maxxforce 13 engine...
THE CITY OF NEWPORT, VT, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Smeal custom pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis powered by a 350-hp Cummins ISC engine with an Allison...
THE FORT LEE, NJ, FIRE DEPARTMENT has taken delivery of a Sutphen custom pumper/tanker built on a Sutphen Monarch chassis. Components include a 515-hp Detroit Diesel engine, Telma...
THE ARDSLEY, NY, FIRE DEPARTMENT has placed in service a Smeal 105-foot aerial built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis powered by a 525-hp Caterpillar C-13 engine. Features include...
THE LINCOLN HOSE COMPANY in Middlesex, NJ, has placed in service a Smeal Sirius pumper equipped with a 500-hp Cummins ISL engine, Hale Qtwo 200-23L pump, 750-gallon UPF Poly Tank...
Engine 710 is a 2010 Smeal CAFS Pumper. It is a International 7500 Four Door Chassis. It is equipped with a Waterous Eclipse CAFS pump that is 1250 GPM and 200 CFM, Hydraulic ...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Apparatus at Firehouse World went wild this year – wildland fire that is, with five major apparatus manufacturers debuting urban interface vehicles or straight...
When the economy is weak, or faltering, as it has been for the past couple of years, people try to cut back and make what they have go further and do more. There's no exception...