Verizon recently announced that it will make substantial investments in new network capabilities, as well as expanded products and services, to enhance theirindustry-leading 4G LTE network for public safety.

Verizon is responding to requests from public safety agencies and will:

• Build and operate their own private network core dedicated to public safety communications. The network core manages and directs all communications functions, like network access and call routing. The dedicated public safety core will operate separately from Verizon's commercial core and provide first responders with access to the company’s 2.4 million square mile 4G LTE network.
• Make priority access and preemption services available to public safety when necessary and at no charge.
• Invest in new mission-critical 4G LTE voice communications to complement existing services such as Push-to-Talk Plus. PTT Plus already includes interoperability with existing Land Mobile Radio networks.

“We’re making an investment in the public safety officials that keep our cities, communities and neighbors safe,” said John Stratton, Verizon executive vice president and president of global operations. “Support for public safety is in our company’s DNA and our commitment to them never waivers.”

Verizon’s public safety network solution does not require that states opt-out of FirstNet, does not require access to any federal funding provided to FirstNet, and does not require any financial commitment from states to support network deployment. The creation of this dedicated public safety network core will be fully funded by Verizon. The company will also make available multi-band devices that will provide access to Band 14 spectrum and enable full interoperability with any Band 14 radio access networks (RANs) deployed by FirstNet.

“We’re making the investments necessary to give public safety access to the best possible network coverage, reliability and capability, when and where they need it,” said Michael Maiorana, senior vice president, Public Sector for Verizon. “Our public safety network will provide a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for public safety, and we’ll continue working to offer first responders the network reliability and access to innovative services they need to keep our communities safe.”

For more information about Verizon’s support of public safety, visit http://www.verizonenterprise.com/industry/public_sector/public_safety/.

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, today announced the delivery of the first KME TalonTM High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET).  The TalonTM delivers the unique ability to have a high reach extendable turret installed on a custom pumper while maintaining a short overall length and wheelbase.

The benefits of the TalonTM HRET include:

• An elevated 1,000 GPM (gallons per minute) master stream that is manuverable to position around obstruction and wires around the fire ground

• Cab and body avoidance system with automatic stow and deploy features for ease of use

• Wireless remote controls for boom and monitor functions

• Optional piercing nozzle, dry chemical systems, and camera/thermal image systems

“Being customer-focused and solutions-driven, our customers requested this product and KME responded,” said Pete Hoherchak, Aerial Product Manager, KME. “We are extremely pleased to add the TalonTM HRET to our product line as it further strengthens the KME portfolio of solutions for our customers.  The TalonTM articulating and telescoping water tower is designed to complement our custom chassis pumper for structural firefighting.”

Lindenwold Fire District #1, NJ has accepted delivery of the first KME TalonTM HRET.  Mike Nolan, Lindenwold Fire Department, Executive Fire Administrator commented, “This truck will be an asset to our department in many ways.  One of the reasons we selected the TalonTM HRET is it addresses our needs for the 24 apartment complexes that our department serves.”  

For more information on the KME TalonTM visit our website at http://kmefire.com/talon.

About REV Group

REV (REVG) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. REV serves a diversified customer base primarily in the United States through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation. REV provides 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). REV’s brand portfolio consists of 29 well-established principal vehicle brands including many of the most recognizable names within our served markets. Several of REV’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. Investors-REVG