When the Clinton Township (OH) Fire Department chief approached Sutphen with a unique request for the department’s new apparatus, the manufacturer reached out to Kussmaul to help design a system that would fit the requirements. The customized Freedom eGen system enables power to be provided to critical components even when the engine is not running. Solar panels installed on the cab roof allow for replenished charge while the vehicle is on scene.
Fire Service Visionary George Sztykiel Passes Away
During George’s tenure at Spartan Motors, the company went public in 1984, launched the Fire Truck Training Conference in 1994, and branched into manufacturing complete fire apparatus solutions.





