- Crimson Fire Displays Custom Units at FRI
- August 31, 2010
Crimson Fire Displays 5 Custom Units at FRI2010 08 31Crimson Fire, Inc. displayed 5 custom designed and built apparatus at the 2010 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire Rescue International Exhibit Hall in Chicago, IL, August 27 28, 2010.
- Jim Salmi Receives 2010 Technical Committee Chariman's Award
- June 28, 2010

Jim Salmi, President Crimson Fire Aerials, was awarded FAMA's Technical
Committee Chairman's Award during the Technical Committee Meeting on
April 23, 2010 in Indianapolis during the FDIC show.
- Transformer®: A New Pumper That Meets Department Needs for Firefighting and Emergency Response
- April 22, 2010
Crimson Fire, Inc. is introducing a new pumper designed to meet fire departments’ dual needs to respond to emergencies and fight fires at the fire-rescue industry’s biggest trade show, which begins today.
- Crimson Fire Displays New Vehicles, Innovations at Emergency-Rescue Industry’s Largest Trade Show
- April 22, 2010
Crimson Fire, Inc. will display new vehicles and product innovations at the fire-rescue industry’s biggest trade show, which begins today.
- Crimson Fire Introduces Redesigned First Response All Calls™ Vehicle
- April 22, 2010
Crimson Fire, Inc. will unveil today a production-ready version of its new First Response All Calls™ vehicle, a unique, multi-purpose vehicle that gives departments broad fire-fighting, emergency-response and command capabilities.
- Chicago, IL puts 9 more Crimson Fire Pumpers into Service
- March 31, 2010
Chicago, IL puts 9 more Crimson Fire Pumpers into Service2010 03 31Brandon, S.D., March 31, 2010 – Crimson Fire, Inc. has begun delivering pumpers to the city of Chicago as part of a three year contract. The Brandon, S.D. based
- Chicago, IL Signs Aerial Contract with Crimson Fire
- March 31, 2010
Chicago, IL Sign Aerial Contract with Crimson FireThree Year Contract for Aerials2010 03 31Brandon, S.D., March 31, 2010 – Crimson Fire, Inc. has signed a three year contract with the city of Chicago to build more than 30 custom aerial
- Crimson Fire Expands Dealer Relationship with EMC
- December 11, 2009
Based on its success in Arizona, EMC will now sell and service
Crimson’s full line of custom fire trucks, aerials and rescue vehicles
in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin.
- Four Innovative Vehicles displayed at the Fire Rescue International
- August 28, 2009

The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles will showcase four apparatus and offer departments a special, limited time promotion in Booth 1225 at the show, which is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Completes Montgomery County Order
- July 23, 2009

Crimson Fire would like to thank Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service for their partnership and recently completed 39 unit order that will allow the organization to replace a significant portion of the fleet that serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Welcomes EMC as New Dealer
- July 08, 2009

Crimson Fire, Inc. has welcomed EMC as a new dealer in its growing Southwestern region. EMC has nearly two decades of experience in the fire services and
emergency-rescue market, as well as expertise working with hospitals,
railroad companies, federal agencies and others to provide
industry-focused equipment. Read More >
- Hi-Tech E.V.S., Inc. Joins Crimson Fire as a New Dealer
- July 08, 2009
Hi-Tech E.V.S., Inc. has joined Crimson Fire as a new dealer. The company was founded in 1987 and has grown to be a respected
regional manufacturer and service center for custom emergency-rescue
vehicles. “Hi-Tech enjoys an excellent reputation for both sales and service. We
are very pleased that they have joined the Crimson team.” Read More >
- Ohio CAT Adds Fire Apparatus, Joins Crimson Fire as New Dealer
- July 08, 2009

Ohio CAT, one of the largest
distributor of construction equipment, power systems and agricultural
equipment in the state of Ohio, has added fire apparatus to its heavy
equipment lineup by joining Crimson Fire, Inc. as a new dealer. Read More >
- The Fabricator: Putting fires out, the lean way
- May 28, 2009

Crimson Fire, a lean fire truck OEM, enjoys record orders, but prepares for challenges ahead. The fabrication technical lead at Crimson Fire has spent more time
interviewing people during the past few months than he has since he
arrived on the job six years ago. The shop enjoyed a dramatic uptick in
orders in December, a time when most shops' work was slowing
significantly. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Consolidates Body Styles into New Star Series
- April 23, 2009

Crimson Fire is unveiling a new body style for its custom fire trucks and aerials today at the fire rescue industry’s biggest trade show. The product line utilizes a single method of body
construction, which enables Crimson to streamline the production
process and provide premier product features at a competitive price. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Introduces Legend™ Series
- April 23, 2009
Crimson Fire is introducing the Legend™ Series, a new line of fire
trucks, at the fire-rescue industry’s biggest trade show, which begins
today. The product line features a new body style and a modular design,
allowing fire departments to choose from nine configurations to create
a custom solution that meets their needs. Read More >
- 2010 Sales & Training Conference
- March 18, 2009

The 2010 Sales & Training Conference wrapped up yesterday with our awards banquet to thank each dealership for a great 2009! Read More >
- Crimson Fire Welcomes Arrowhead Equipment as New Dealer
- February 16, 2009

Crimson Fire Welcomes Arrowhead Equipment as New Dealer. Arrowhead sells and services heavy-duty trucks, municipal snow and ice
control vehicles, cranes, dump trucks, street sweepers and related
vehicles. The company, which employs 45 workers at two locations,
maintains a complete heavy-duty body shop, truck repair and parts
facility, with 24-hour roadside assistance. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Add Campbell Supply Co., LLC to its Dealer Network
- February 09, 2009
Crimson Fire Adds Campbell Supply Co., LLC to its Dealer Network. ampbell Supply, which was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in
Edison, N.J., is a second-generation family-owned dealership that
sells, services and provides parts for fire trucks, ambulances and
other emergency-rescue vehicles. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Expands its National Sales Team, Welcomes Anthony M. Mastrobattista
- November 13, 2008
Buoyed by increasing demand for its line of custom aerials, Crimson
Fire, Inc. announced an expansion of its national sales team with the
addition of Anthony M. Mastrobattista as its new aerial national sales
manager-northern region. Read More >
- Jason S. Gerhardt Joins Crimson Fire
- September 17, 2008
Crimson Fire, Inc. today welcomed Jason S. Gerhardt as its new Midwest regional sales manager. Gerhardt brings experience in the overall emergency-rescue sales
process to his new role with the Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of
custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Introduces First Response All Calls™ Vehicle
- August 15, 2008
Crimson Fire Introduces First Response All Calls™ Vehicle. The affordable concept vehicle offers Fire Fighting, Emergency Rescue and Command Capabilities. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Secures Large Order for High-Performance Pumpers
- July 24, 2008
Crimson Fire Secures Large Order for High Performance Pumpers for Montgomery County, Maryland. The pumps on each vehicle are computer-controlled and automated, making
them easy to operate and ensuring consistent foam delivery. They are equipped with a Hale CAFSPro™ compressed air foam system, a
leading-edge technology that delivers superior firefighting power. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Adds Fire Equipment Sales & Service as New Dealer
- May 16, 2008
Crimson Fire Adds Fire Equipment Sales & Service as New Dealer. Building on the farm implement and heavy-equipment sales and service
expertise of founders Ernest and Robert Rammelt, Fire Equipment Sales
and Service is a full-service dealer who offers sales, service and
loose equipment, particularly valves, nozzles, hoses, lights, sirens
and fire-service gear. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Adds FESCO Emergency Sales to Growing Dealer Network
- April 01, 2008
Crimson Fire Adds FESCO Emergency Sales to Growing Dealer Network. The full-service dealership, which is based in Elkridge, Md., handles
sales, service and parts for a broad range of fire trucks and other
emergency-rescue vehicles. It features an in-house graphics department,
mobile service units and loaner vehicles. Read More >
- 2008 Sales & Training Conference
- March 11, 2008

The 2008 Sales & Training Conference wrapped up yesterday with our awards banquet to thank each dealership for a great 2007! Read More >
- Hilton Head, SC Major Order
- February 21, 2008

Crimson Fire secures major order from Hilton Head, South Carolina. Crimson won a competitive bid process against nine other manufacturers
for the order, which was sold by Southeastern Apparatus Sales in
Talladega, Ala. The Department will replace the entire fleet with Crimson Pumpers. Read More >
- Boomer Wins Award from Fire Apparatus
- January 17, 2008

The Boomer, a first-of-its-kind crossover product introduced last year at FDIC, was recognized by the trade publication in its annual award edition in January. Crimson was one of only four companies to be honored for its “unique contribution to product development or special service.” Read More >
- Crimson Promotes New President
- January 11, 2008

Kevin Crump has been promoted to president of Crimson Fire, Inc. The veteran manufacturing expert joined the Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles in July as executive vice president and general manager. During this period, he has worked with the manufacturing team to improve efficiency, reduce delivery times and streamline operations. Read More >
- Crimson Fire Expands into Canadian Market
- October 19, 2007
The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles recently added its first two Canadian dealers to its growing – and now international – network of dealers. Cascadia International and two sister companies will now sell and service the complete line of Crimson vehicles in British Columbia and Alberta. Dependable Emergency Vehicles, which has been building on Spartan Chassis for more than 30 years, will represent Crimson in all other Canadian provinces. Read More >