- Crimson Fire Strengthens Distribution Network in Southeast U.S.
- September 14, 2011
Crimson Fire today announced that Environmental Products has joined its distribution network as a dealer. The company will provide sales, service and parts for Crimson Fire Star, Legend and Classic Series fire apparatus in Georgia and Florida.
- Crimson Fire Displays Full Product Portfolio at FDIC
- March 30, 2011

Crimson Fire displayed a full product portfolio at the 2011 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).
- 2011 Sales & Training Conference
- March 27, 2011

Crimson Fire recently held its annual Sales & Training Conference at the Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in Sioux Falls, SD. Taking place on March 14-15, 2011, the conference comprised of two days of presentations and discussions on new and existing product lines and what lies ahead for the future.
- Crimson Fire Expands Product Portfolio with the Introduction of the New Classic Series™
- March 24, 2011
Crimson Fire introduces the Classic Series at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC).
- Crimson Fire to Supply Fire Apparatus to Bomberos de Chile
- March 11, 2011
Crimson Fire, Inc., a Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:
SPAR) company, has been awarded a multiple-year, international contract to
build and deliver custom, high-performance fire apparatus for use by multiple
fire departments throughout the country of Chile. The order marks the Brandon,
S.D.-based manufacturer’s entry into the South American Emergency Response market.
- Crimson Fire Aerial Facility Relocates to Meet Growing Demand
- September 15, 2010

New facility to provide approximately 62,000 sq ft of manufacturing, refurbishment, service, and office space for the growing demand of the aerial division.
- 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.
- 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 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 >
- 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 >