Spartan Emergency Response

07/20/2026

Congratulations to City of New Bern Fire-Rescue on completing final inspection on their new Spartan S180 Custom Pumper! Thanks for choosing Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks and Spartan ER!

07/20/2026

Congratulations to the Sedalia Fire Department in Missouri on completing final inspection of their new Spartan Rear Mount Pumper! Thanks for choosing Feld Fire Inc. and Spartan ER!

Last week, our apparatus specialists hosted Sedalia Fire Department at Spartan Emergency Response for the final inspection of their new Rear Mount Pumper!

This addition completes Sedalia's all-Spartan first-out fleet. Stay tuned for delivery photos, or contact Spencer Stephens at [email protected] for specs and video content.

07/09/2026

REMEMBERING GEORGE W. SZTYKIEL
George W. Sztykiel, pioneering engineer and founding force behind Spartan Motors, passed away earlier this week leaving behind a legacy that reshaped the fire apparatus industry. Born in 1929 in Poland, George survived the hardships of wartime occupation before immigrating to the United States, where he built a remarkable career defined by innovation, resilience, and leadership.
George spent 19 years at Chrysler as an engineer before joining Diamond Reo Trucks. When Diamond Reo declared bankruptcy in 1975, he and three fellow engineers—Bill Foster, Jerry Geary, and John Knox—joined with Form Rite’s Charles McManamey to found Spartan Motors. Their first fire truck chassis, built in a commercial garage and sold to FMC in early 1976, marked the beginning of a company that would become a cornerstone of the emergency vehicle industry.
As President, Chairman of the Board, and CEO, George led Spartan Motors with a philosophy rooted in simplicity, frugality, and engineering excellence. Under his guidance, Spartan became known for its wide, roomy cabs, efficient manufacturing processes, and groundbreaking designs that set new standards for firefighter safety and apparatus performance. Even after passing day to day responsibilities to his son, John Sztykiel, George remained an active mentor and guiding presence within the company.
“George was an extraordinary visionary whose leadership helped shape the modern fire apparatus industry,” said Mike Virnig, President of the Terex Specialty Vehicles Segment. “His relentless commitment to engineering excellence and his unwavering focus on firefighter safety set a standard for the industry. George wasn’t just a leader; he was a steady source of wisdom, humility, and encouragement. I am profoundly grateful for the guidance and friendship he shared throughout the years. His legacy will endure in every chassis built, every innovation inspired, and every firefighter whose life is made safer because of his work.”

07/07/2026

Check out these two new Custom Spartan pumpers for East Jefferson Fire Rescue, who is here this week for final inspection! Thanks for choosing True North Emergency and Spartan ER!

07/07/2026

19 FIRE APPARATUS AND 25 YEARS
Wow!! That's so awesome! Congratulations to New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus Corporation and the White Plans Fire Department on this longstanding partnership in providing Spartan ER fire apparatus to your community! Thanks for placing your trust in NEFEA and Spartan ER! White Plains Public Safety
White Plains Professional Fire Fighters - IAFF Local 274

19 FIRE APPARATUS AND 25 YEARS

These two Spartan ER Custom Pumpers - the latest addition to the White Plains (NY) Fire Department fleet – highlight the longstanding 25-year relationship between this department and New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus. It represents our longest ongoing partnership since NEFEA was founded in 1989. These are two of the 19 Spartan ER fire apparatus we have delivered to this department since 1992.

White Plain’s current Spartan fleet now includes

7 Custom Pumpers/Engines
5 Ladder trucks
1 Platform
1 Rescue
We want to thank White Plains Fire Department, Fire Chief Claudio Petriccione and Fleet Superintendent Amedeo Fusca for placing your trust in NEFEA and Spartan ER as we partner together in providing fire apparatus that best serves and protects your community.

07/02/2026

Check out the first two of five new Spartan ER Custom Pumpers for Kansas City Kansas Fire Department- KCKFD! Thanks for choosing Feld Fire Inc. and Spartan ER!