IN Fire Department Replaces 28-Year-Old Tanker with Pumper-Tanker
By Al Petrillo, Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
June 24. 2026
The Fremont (IN) Fire Department wanted to replace a 2008 CSI Spartan tanker that had outlived its useful life and decided to go with a pumper-tanker that could serve all the non-hydranted areas of its 90-square-mile fire district, as well as complement the department’s first-due rescue-pumper
GFD apparatus featured in national trade magazine
By Graafschap Fire Department
“It has been to a few fires and proves itself very worthy every time out.”
Spencer Fire Trucks Marks 40 Years as an Independent Manufacturer
By Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment
South Haven, MI—Spencer Fire Trucks, a family-owned manufacturer, celebrates 40 years in business in 2026, demonstrating that independent builders remain a critical part of the fire apparatus supply chain.
Spencer Fire Trucks honors 40-year legacy in South Haven
By JULIE NEWELL Paxton Media Group
May 23, 2026
Spencer Fire Trucks Hits 40 Years as Independent Manufacturer
Spencer Fire Trucks is reaching a significant milestone that represents a distinct strategy as private equity ownership and consolidation change the fire equipment manufacturing market. The family-run company will celebrate 40 years in business in 2026, proving that independent builders are still an essential component of the supply chain for fire gear.
