Crimson Fire Introduces New SE Series, Completes Product Line

BRANDON, S.D., April 14 -- Leading fire and rescue vehicle maker Crimson Fire, Inc. is introducing its SE Series of fire trucks in conjunction with the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., April 11 - April 16.

The SE Series, specifically designed and priced for middle-market fire departments, has most of the popular features offered by Crimson Fire's Star Series(TM) higher-end line, including space frame body construction using rectangular tubing in stainless steel or aluminum materials, and the agile Vibra-Torq(TM) mounting system. The SE series is fully customizable in truck configurations with a wide range of optional features.

Crimson Fire is a subsidiary of Charlotte, Mich.-based Spartan Motors, Inc. .

"Crimson's SE Series is designed as a functional, affordable, robust design proven in major metropolitan areas," said Jim Salmi, president of Crimson Fire. "With the SE Series, Crimson Fire now has a complete product line for fire departments in all sized markets and for all types of environments and terrain."

About Crimson Fire

Crimson Fire, a Spartan Motors company, is a leading manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles, representing quality, value and innovation. Crimson Fire was established in 2003, when Spartan Motors, Inc. merged its two fire apparatus subsidiaries, Quality Manufacturing and Luverne Fire Apparatus. The Company now draws on more than 130 years of excellence in fire truck manufacturing. Crimson Fire manufactures pumpers, rescues, aerials, quick-attack vehicles and other fire and rescue trucks from facilities in Alabama, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. For more information on Crimson Fire, visit http://www.crimson-fire.com/ .