CHARLOTTE, MI -- Spartan Emergency Response ("Spartan" or "Spartan ER"), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), will launch an enhanced Advanced Protection System (APS) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International, April 23 – 28, at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Additions to Spartan's original groundbreaking APS platform include features such as Safe Shield, a cancer-fighting clean cab concept, and the Spartan 360, a 360-degree camera. Spartan's exhibit will feature 12 apparatus and two chassis display vehicles in the Spartan Apparatus and Spartan Cab and Chassis booths #4821 and #4300, respectively.
"From improving driver visibility, to implementing industry-leading innovations like the Safe Shield, Spartan is committed to first responder safety," said Spartan Motors President and Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Adams. "Our safety innovations ensure our customers have the best vehicle and equipment to protect those they serve."
The Safe Shield display is designed to offer new non-porous seats impervious to contaminants, Line-X® inside the cab for easier spray-outs and cleaning, and an innovative self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) containment compartment, to keep air tanks stowed separately outside of the cab.
Powered by FRC, the Spartan 360 features state-of-the-art technology for emergency apparatus. Utilizing a split-screen monitor, the bird's-eye view is always visible providing a 360-degree view around the vehicle allowing the operator to see pedestrians and obstacles near the truck. The second view on the display changes dependent on the operational conditions, so the screen automatically switches to left, right, and rear view when the vehicle is turning or backing up.
Spartan will also be introducing the new Spartan 35,000-pound GAWR axle, available this fall, delivering a foundation for new designs that require increased carrying capacity, while maintaining single rear axle performance and maneuverability.
The following Spartan and Smeal vehicles will be onsite:
100-foot Rearmount Platform Aerial
Van Buren Township, MI, Fire Department
105-foot Rearmount Ladder Aerial
Charlotte, NC, Fire Department
75-foot Rearmount Ladder Aerial
Santiago, Chile, Fire Department
UT 100-foot Rearmount Ladder Aerial
Detroit Fire Department
100-foot Rearmount Platform Aerial
St. Louis, MO, Fire Department
IPS Pumper
Milton Township, MI, Fire Department
Side-Mount (Star) Pumper
Bayside, AK, Fire Department
Top-Mount Pumper
Pleasant Township, IN, Fire Department
Side-Mount Pumper
Chattanooga, NC, Fire Department
Enclosed Side-Mount Pumper
Kingston, ONT, Fire Department
2111 Top Control S-180
Demonstration Vehicle
3,000-Gallon Heritage Tanker
Demonstration Vehicle
Metro Star MFD 10-inch RR
Riverton, CT, Fire Department
Gladiator ELFD 10-inch RR
Windsor, CO, Fire Department
FDIC International features world-class instructors, classrooms, workshops, and exhibits to serve as the leading conference for firefighters to network and learn the latest trends and technology the industry has to offer. For more information on FDIC, visit www.fdic.com.
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) markets.
The Company's brand names — Spartan Motors, Spartan Specialty Vehicles, Spartan Emergency Response, Spartan Parts and Accessories, Smeal, and its family of brands, including Ladder Tower and UST; and Utilimaster, a Spartan Motors Company — are known for quality, durability, performance, customer service, and first-to-market innovation.
The Company employs approximately 2,300 associates, and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico; and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported sales of $707 million in 2017. Visit Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
