Leaders, Not Followers

XRiggerViewFromBack_mediumAt Crimson, innovation often starts with conversation. That’s because we’re out in the field, talking with firefighters, listening to your praise – and complaints – and fielding questions. We like to start with a problem and then create an opportunity – whether it’s a way to engineer weight out of a vehicle, eliminate grease from aerial maintenance or give you more room to store gear.

This has lead to new must-have features, category-defining products and several patents – as well as lots of satisfied customers.

Innovative Features:

boomer8x80 The BoomerTM, introduced in April of 2007, is a first-of-its-kind crossover product that combines five separate ER functions into a single, compact and versatile device -

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rasp80x80 The patented (RASP) roller-assisted slide pad design for our aerials was introduced in April of 2004, making them the only “greaseless” ladder in the industry -

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liftcradle80x80 The patented ladder lift-cradle structure for our aerials was introduced in April of 2004, which increases stability and decreases maintenance - 

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outriggermotion80x80 The industry’s only X-style outriggers was introduced on our aerials in April of 2004, giving us one of the best “grades” in the industry when it comes to leveling and stabilizing - 

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smartstorage80x80 Smart Storage was introduced in August of 2003 in the wheel wells to provide storage for those items that otherwise take up valuable compartment space - 

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tormax80x80 Crimson introduced a unique tubular design in January of 1998, which builds extra strength and durability into each vehicle - 

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vibratorq80x80 Crimson introduced the Vibra Torq Mounting System in January of 1998 to reduce vibrations and flex in the body - 

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The Crimson Experience!

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At Crimson, it all comes down to performance. We believe there are performance requirements you deserve on the the front end as well. We strive to provide the best experience on day one, when our qualified sales representatives start building their relationship and respect with you by understanding your needs.

We then follow that up by building some of the industry’s strongest and most durable custom fire apparatus. Our vehicles are designed to perform – year in, year out – with minimal downtime. We engineer safety into every square inch of every vehicle we build.

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