OCALA, FL – May 10, 2018 – REV Group, a manufacturer of industry-leading motor vehicle brands, has announced a partnership with ZeroRPM in the development of a battery powered idle mitigation system specifically engineered for the E-ONE, Ferrara and KME fire apparatus.

The idle mitigation system will automatically switch off the fire truck’s chassis engine to power the warning lights, work lights and scene lights for 30 minutes or more depending on amp draw and size of the battery module. Through use of the ZeroRPM Idle Mitigation System, fire departments can reduce fuel costs, excessive engine wear, scene noise, while also promoting cleaner air for the environment and providing operators with cab comfort without running the vehicle’s engine.

The benefits of the Idle Mitigation System include the following:

• Operates in complete silence

• Reduces fuel consumption

• Requires no maintenance

• Results in less frequent DPF regenerations due to reduced idling

• Results in less wear on power train due to reduced idle time

• Powers optional HVAC system to keep cab cool

Jay Johnson, Vice President of Product Management, Marketing, & After-Market at REV Group’s Fire Division states, “By partnering with ZeroRPM, we are able to provide cities and counties with a proven sustainable approach for auxiliary power on the fire ground or during a rescue situation.  The benefits are beyond compelling not only in terms of improved apparatus wear and firefighter comfort but equally so with reduced emissions for the environment.”

About REV Group, Inc.

REV (NYSE: REVG) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor 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 (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, mobility vans and municipal transit buses), industrial and commercial (terminal trucks, cut-away buses and street sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles (“RVs”) and luxury buses). Our brand portfolio consists of 30 well-established principal vehicle brands including many of the most recognizable names within our served markets. Several of our brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. Investors-REVG

GRAND RAPIDS, Wyoming - HME Ahrens-Fox recently announced the addition of Tom Jekel as the Vice President of Operations. Jekel will oversee the day to day operations of all HME Ahrens-Fox firefighting apparatus. 

“The growth of HME Ahrens-Fox has necessitated the addition of someone with Tom’s depth and experience,” said President, Jim Monterusso. “To find someone with equal components of manufacturing, education, and that of a first-responder made Tom’s addition an easy choice.” 

Jekel, has 20+ years of hands-on manufacturing leadership, where he most recently served as the plant manager at Symbiote in Zeeland, MI. He has his Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, has been an instructor at Grand Rapids Community College for over 20 years, is an EMT, and is Deputy Chief of the Zeeland Township Fire Department. Tom has been married to his wife Barbara for 30 years, and they have 4 kids.  

“I am honored to join HME Ahrens-Fox,” said Jekel, “and have the ability to merge the many different aspects of my life’s work to help construct the best fire apparatus available.”  

If you would like to take a moment and welcome Tom to HME Ahrens-Fox, he can be reached at tjekel@hmetruck.com.  

About HME Ahrens-Fox 

HME Inc. (formerly Hendrickson Motor Truck Co.) was originally founded in 1913 and has built over 23,000 custom trucks. Ahrens-Fox, founded in 1910, is perhaps the most iconic brand of fire apparatus. The two companies merged into HME Ahrens-Fox in 2000, and is based in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, please visit www.firetrucks.com.