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    • Smeal Fire Apparatus

    Snyder, NE 68664

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Smeal Fire Apparatus

    From pumpers and tankers to platforms and aerials, Smeal is dedicated to the quality craftsmanship in every apparatus we produce.

    Contact

    610 West 4th
    P.O. Box 271
     Snyder, NE 68664
    United States of America
    http://www.spartaner.com/
    402-769-2273
    402-568-2346

    More Info on Smeal Fire Apparatus

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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.

    See more at www.spartaner.com.

    Products and Press Releases

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    The Smeal 125’ Rear Mount Aerial was sold by Smeal dealer Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus, Inc.
    Aerial

    Pueblo, CO, Fire Department Has New Smeal 125’ Rear Mount Aerial

    Dec. 18, 2024
    Believed to be the tallest aerial in Colorado, this apparatus expands the department’s response package.
    Smeal Fire Apparatus
    Workers pose with the 1,000th 105-foot Smeal aerial apparatus that was completed at their Snyder, NE, facility. The aerial ladder was built for the Wilmer, TX, Fire Department.
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    Smeal Fire Apparatus Completes 1,000th 105-foot Aerial Ladder

    Aug. 30, 2024
    Smeal announced that they completed their 1000th 105-foot aerial ladder, which was built for the Wilmer, TX, Fire Department.
    Mike Virnig, President, REV Fire Group
    Apparatus

    REV Group Appoints New Leadership Team For its Fire Group

    REV Fire Group
    April 17, 2023
    Mike Virnig, president, and Andy Thompson, COO, to lead REV Fire Group
    Dan Des Rochers Named President, Rev Fire Group
    Apparatus

    REV Group Appoints President of REV Fire Group

    REV Fire Group
    Nov. 9, 2022
    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.
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    Apparatus Components

    REV Fire Group Introduces Smart Flo

    REV Fire Group
    Aug. 11, 2021
    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.
    Smart Reach Side View
    Aerial

    Spartan ER Introduces Smart Reach Multi-Stance Smeal Ladder Control System

    Spartan Emergency Response
    June 17, 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...
    Rev Vehicles For Life
    Apparatus

    Tyler Named President of REV Group's New Fire Division

    REV Fire Group
    March 24, 2020
    Kent Tyler will oversee all the fire apparatus brands at REV Group, including E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan, Smeal and Ladder Tower.
    Edmonton Pumper
    Apparatus

    Spartan Building Seven New Trucks for Edmonton Fire Rescue

    Spartan Emergency Response
    Nov. 14, 2019
    Spartan Emergency Response has received an order to build seven new Smeal-branded fire apparatus for Edmonton, Alberta, Fire Rescue Services.
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    Apparatus

    Spartan Motors to Acquire Smeal Fire Apparatus

    Spartan Motors, Inc.
    Dec. 13, 2016
    Spartan Motors announced an agreement to acquire Smeal Fire Apparatus for $36.3 million.
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    Apparatus

    Smeal Expands Executive Management Team

    June 2, 2016
    Smeal announced that it has promoted a number of its key executives and created a new executive-level position to lead the company.

    Articles & News

    Photos by Tom W. Shand
    The Citizens Fire Company in Charlestown, WV, operates this well-equipped 2017 Spartan Smeal 105-foot, rear-mount aerial ladder that carries 202 feet of ground ladders on a 238-inch wheelbase. Note the floor mounted and adjustable slide trays that provide space for saws, portable lighting and forcible entry tools.
    Apparatus

    The Apparatus Architect: Outfitting Your Truck Company

    Tom Shand
    Dec. 17, 2024
    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.
    Michael Ratcliffe
    Dispatched at 12:30 a.m., Hamilton Township, NJ, firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire throughout a 170-year-old former rubber manufacturing facility. A defensive operation was ordered, and several additional alarms were transmitted, calling in mutual aid from neighboring towns and elsewhere.
    Apparatus

    Apparatus Showcase 2024

    Rich Dzierwa
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus and boats.
    Photo by Dennis Walus
    Firefighters battle a fire at a vacant school
    Apparatus

    Apparatus Showcase 2023

    Firehouse Staff
    Nov. 10, 2023
    Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus and boats.
    Mc Spartan
    Fire Service Industry Partner Content

    Manufacturer's Corner: St. Louis Hits the Streets in New Smeal Apparatus

    May 3, 2018
    Firefighters in St. Louis are using eight new Smeal fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerial and a platform.
    Smeal Fire Apparatus
    Smeal Fire Apparatus uses steel to construct its full line of aerials including rear-mount straight sticks. Smeal says firefighters should consider tip loads and flow rates rather than construction materials when making purchasing decisions.
    Aerial

    Aluminum Versus Steel Aerial Ladders

    May 18, 2016
    Ed Ballam spoke with aerial experts who say the differences between aluminum and steel construction are not as significant as they once were.
    Ed Ballam/Firehouse
    Sutphen unveiled its first ever rear-mount aerial to the tune of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.'
    Aerial

    Aerials Reach New Levels of Innovation

    April 26, 2016
    Ed Ballam reports on new configurations or improvements for aerial ladders that were recently introduced to the market.

    Videos & Resources

    RollNRack showcased the Efficiency Package for hose racking. It includes one Power Roller, one GO-Pack, one Extra Coupling Jaw set and one extra battery pack and charger.
    Tools

    2015 Fire & Rescue Product Innovations Unveiled

    April 24, 2015
    Dozens of new tools, equipment and technologies for fire and rescue personnel were introduced last week.
    Elkhart Brass introduced a new monitor capable of flowing up to 1,500 gpm with reduced friction loss compared to similar products, according to the maker. Called the Cobra EXM, the new monitor has a stow height of 16 inches and features electronic controls. Photo by Ed Ballam
    Home

    2013 Fire Service Product Innovations

    May 1, 2013
    New and innovative products found by Firehouse editors at FDIC.
    Ed Ballam/Firehouse
    Toyne – Ladder space is abundant on Toyne’s latest “quad” on the show floor ready for delivery to LaFayette Township (Ind.) Fire Department.
    Home

    2012 Product Innovations

    April 20, 2012
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    Smeal Debuts First Upgraded Snorkel Articulating Boom Platform at FDIC

    April 21, 2016
    Ladder Tower Co. will exhibit the Frankfort Fire Protection District's new 55-foot Snorkel Articulating Boom Platform.
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    Smeal Showcases First Updated Squrt Articulating Water Tower at FDIC

    April 21, 2016
    Ladder Tower Co. will exhibit Prospect Heights' new 54-foot Squrt Articulating Water Tower with a number of design enhancements.
    Daniel Rossetti, Sales Rep., UPF; Paul Pieragostini, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, Smeal; Patrick Cahill, Director of Sales, UPF; Kathleen Finneral, Customer Service Supervisor, UPF; Joseph Lingel, President & CEO, UPF; Mark Huber, President, Smeal; Andrew Lingel, VP of Operations, UPF; Michael Ashley, Vice President of Engineering, UPF; Marty Etteldorf, Plant Manager, UPF.
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    Smeal Names UPF Supplier of the Year

    March 28, 2016
    Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the company has awarded United Plastic Fabricating, Inc. (UPF) its first annual Supplier of the Year award.
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    Smeal to Present Supplier of the Year Award

    March 10, 2016
    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.
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    Smeal Appoints New Director of Chassis Sales

    Feb. 12, 2016
    Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced that Patrick Patton has been appointed to the newly-created position of director of chassis sales
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    Fire Apparatus Solutions Expands Territory for Smeal Fire Apparatus in Calif.

    Jan. 18, 2016
    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, ...
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    Michael Adams, lead mechanic with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Fleet Services Bureau in Parker, CO.
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    2015 EVT of the Year Announced

    Firehouse, FireFusion, Station Design
    Dec. 31, 2015
    Michael Adams, fleet supervisor for South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in Centennial, Colo., took top honors.
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    Smeal Delivers 10 Custom Pumpers to Detroit

    Aug. 24, 2015
    Ten new Smeal custom pumpers are joining the front line of the Detroit Fire Department.
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    Apparatus

    Smeal Appoints Bowman New V.P. of National Sales; Names Wegner as Senior V.P. of Global Sales

    Aug. 4, 2015
    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...