The Denver Fire Department has selected Spartan Emergency Response and its authorized dealer, Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus, to supply the city with three brand-new Spartan S-180 custom pumpers, which will be delivered within 10-12 months, according to Spartan Emergency Response.

The Spartan pumpers are being added by the Denver Fire Department in order to modernize its fleet and meet the city's ongoing expansion. This is the first time Spartan fire equipment has been purchased by the city. The department's mechanics and apparatus committee members tested a demo pumper prior to placing the order, and they were pleased with its construction, driving style and resemblance to equipment in its present fleet.

The three S-180 custom pumpers will include the following features:  

• Spartan Metro Star chassis
• Cummins X12 450-gpm engine 
• Waterous CSU 2000- gmp pump 
• 500-gallon water tank 
• Low hose bed
• High side/Low side storage

“The Denver Fire Department is super excited for the delivery of these new Spartan Custom Pumpers,” said Division Chief Phillip Morelli. “We will have these engines in service by the end of the year instead of 2030! Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus and Spartan ER were so accommodating to our department’s needs. They worked with me and the operations chief to make sure there were no operational differences. They spent the time with us to go over every little detail. Most important, they were honest and made us feel like family.” 

“We are excited to partner with Denver in supplying the city with these new Spartan S-180 Custom pumpers to help protect the citizens of this community,” said Nick Hummel, director of sales, Spartan Emergency Response. “We are honored that Denver would place its trust and confidence in both Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus and Spartan Emergency Response and we look forward to serving them for years to come.”