Alexis—Prospect Heights (IL) Fire Protection District pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Waterous 1,500-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene water tank; 60-gallon and 10-gallon foam cells; Williams dual-agent foam system; heavy-duty stainless steel body and sub-frame; FireTech LED scene lights; Whelen LED warning light package. Dealer: K. Jeffrey Morris, Alexis Fire Equipment, Alexis, IL.

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First Responders receive free entry to the IndyCar Series REV Group Grand Prix

MILWAUKEE, WI – May 5, 2021 – REV Group, Inc (NYSE: REVG), a Milwaukee-based designer and manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles including fire apparatus and ambulances, has teamed up for a third year with Road America to pay tribute to first responders by offering free entry to the NTT IndyCar Series REV Group Grand Prix from June 17-20, 2021.

All active-duty first responders, whether paid or volunteer, will receive FREE entry at Road America in Elkhart Lake, one of the world’s most majestic road courses, and be treated to a packed weekend of activities, including the REV Group Grand Prix feature race on Sunday, June 20^th, 2021. First responders, including firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and law enforcement officers, who show valid identification indicating active service will be admitted free of charge from Thursday, June 17^th through Sunday, June 20^th. FREE admission must be redeemed at the gate and is only valid during the event weekend.

“As a manufacturer of fire and emergency vehicles, REV Group has always recognized and celebrated the resilience and commitment of first responders to put the safety of others, before their own,” said Rod Rushing, President and CEO of REV Group. “This past year of first responders relentlessly working on the front lines has lit a global spotlight on these heroes. So now, more than ever, we are delighted that the REV Group Grand Prix allows us a platform to honor first responders and share our appreciation for the dedicated people who use our ambulances and fire apparatus each day to serve their communities.”

In addition, first responders can pick up a commemorative baseball cap at the REV Group Fire & Emergency Vehicle Showcase near Victory Lane.

Additional event details can be found at https://www.revgroupgp.com and https://www.roadamerica.com/ntt-indycar-series-rev-group-grand-prix-presented-amr

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. We serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. We provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal t

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