KME

Manufactures High-Quality Custom Fire Trucks

Communities across the country depend on the proven, lasting durability of our wide range of apparatus, including Aerial, Industrial, Pumper, Rescue, Tanker, and Wildland products, built on custom or commercial chassis. We are your partner in the fight, driven by our legacy of leadership in manufacturing heavy-duty, specialized equipment. Our can-do culture, elevated engineering prowess and bold no-limits attitude allow us to deliver comprehensive solutions to meet the unique demands of each fire department.

Engineered to Serve

When you’re engineering solutions, there’s no such thing as boundaries. We take a no-limits approach to designing thousands of innovative fire truck configurations. KME fire apparatus will meet the needs of your department and your environment. Take confidence when you choose KME. Our nationwide network of sales and service centers supports you long after the sale with the parts and service you need to continue your life-saving missions.

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Our Vehicles Connect and Protect People Around the World Every Day.

Since 1946…

KME is a proven leader producing a full line of custom fire apparatus, specializing in steel aerials, TDAs and severe service applications. KME became part of REV Group in 2016.

With an unwavering commitment to customers and passion for building workhorse fire apparatus that provide ease of maintenance, KME is engineered to serve. Our can-do culture, elevated engineering prowess and bold, no-limits attitude, allow us to deliver comprehensive solutions in multiple materials to meet the unique demands of each fire department.

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Rig of the Day: Chautauqua Fire District, NY, Custom Pumper

Rig of the Day: Chautauqua Fire District, NY, Custom Pumper

CHASSIS KME 96" Severe Service LFD with 10" Raised Roof EZ Trac Hydraulic AWD System Valvac Heated & Remote Control Mirrors DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISL 9 400 HP Engine Allison 3000 EVS Transmission PUMP & TANK Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm Single-Stage Pump 750 Gallon Poly...

PA Volunteer Fire Company Gets TDA from KME

PA Volunteer Fire Company Gets TDA from KME

By Alan M. Petrillo The North Penn Volunteer Fire Company, North Wales, Pennsylvania, wanted to replace a 1997 Simon LTI 75-foot quint with a longer ladder, but not necessarily another quint, as long as the...

Greenwood Hose #1, Moosic, PA Custom Rescue Truck

Greenwood Hose #1, Moosic, PA Custom Rescue Truck

CHASSIS 100" KME Panther LFD with 16" Raised-Roof Cab DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISL9 450-hp Engine PUMP & TANK Burner Stored Air CAFS BODY 4-Compartment Walk-Around Rescue Constructed of 3/16" Aluminum Onspot 6 Strained Chain System for Single Rear Axle Robinson Roll-up...

Technology Developments Propelling Fire Apparatus Into Future

Technology Developments Propelling Fire Apparatus Into Future

By Alan M. Petrillo Fire apparatus are getting smarter, easier to operate, and safer for firefighters thanks largely to electronic technology being incorporated into the veins of the trucks. AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology is one such system that connects to various...

Industrial Apparatus Sizes Run from Large to Huge

Industrial Apparatus Sizes Run from Large to Huge

By Alan M. Petrillo The design of industrial fire apparatus usually centers around one main attribute, that of putting maximum amounts of water through the rig to protect industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, and other large manufacturing...