According to REV Group, Inc., Smeal SFA LLC, a Snyder, Nebraska-based subsidiary, announced the delivery of a Smeal 125’ Rear Mount Aerial to the Pueblo Fire Department in Colorado.
The apparatus was sold through Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Nick Hummel, director of sales for Spartan Emergency Response, stated: “We were honored to partner with Pueblo Fire Department and Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus in producing this fire apparatus.”
He highlighted its key features, noting its 750-pound tip load, four-section ladder design, and 13-foot short jacking capability as elements that will enhance Pueblo’s firefighting capabilities.
The Smeal 125’ Rear Mount Aerial includes several specifications tailored to operational needs.
Built on a Spartan Gladiator chassis, the vehicle is powered by a Cummins X15 565 HP engine.
Its design features an LH Mid Cab EMS Locked Compartment accessible from inside and outside, large transverse compartments with roll-out tool storage, and a 9,000-pound winch for technical rescues.
Additional enhancements include blue rung lights, 445 cubic feet of storage, and custom striping to honor Pueblo’s military veterans.
The apparatus is believed to be the tallest aerial currently in Colorado.
Fire Chief Barbara Huber emphasized the importance of this addition to Pueblo’s response capabilities.
She explained: “It allows us to have a bigger reach for some of our high rises, and also allows us, for rescue purposes along the river, to be able to reach certain things. So, it creates a diverse response for us.”
The apparatus is designed to handle a wide variety of emergencies, offering greater flexibility in both urban and technical rescue scenarios.
The delivery was facilitated by Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus, Inc., Smeal’s dealer partner for the region.
This collaboration underscores the ongoing relationship between local fire departments and trusted equipment suppliers to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Smeal SFA LLC, part of REV Group, Inc., has delivered a 125’ Rear Mount Aerial to the Pueblo Fire Department in Colorado.
Sold through Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus, the apparatus features a Spartan Gladiator chassis, a 565 HP Cummins engine, and 445 cubic feet of storage.
It includes a four-section ladder, 750-pound tip load, and 13-foot short jacking capability.
Designed to improve rescue and firefighting operations, it honors Pueblo’s military veterans with custom striping.
Fire Chief Barbara Huber highlighted its diverse response capabilities, particularly for high-rise and river rescues.
The apparatus is considered the tallest aerial in Colorado.
