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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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Orange County (CA) Fire Authority Purchases 10 KME Severe Service Pumpers
These 10 pumpers will be a continuation of the significant design changes that Orange County has made to its fire apparatus since 2021.
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KME Builds Custom CAFS Rear-Mount Rescue-Pumper for Seiverville (TN) Fire Department
The Seiverville (TN) Fire Department has had a lot of success using compressed air foam systems (CAFS) and rear-mount pumpers, so when it came time to replace an aging pumper, the truck committee wanted to have a similar vehicle built. By Alan M. Petrillo After...
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. AXISâ„¢ Smart Truck Technology is one such system that connects to various...
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...
Rig of the Day: Nixa (MO) Fire Protection District AerialCat 109-Foot Ladder
APPARATUS TYPE 109' Rear-mount AerialCat Ladder CAB/CHASSIS KME Predatorâ„¢ Severe Service LFD Chassis With Flat Roof Optimo Rear Vision/GPS Camera System DRIVETRAIN Cummins ISX12 500-hp Engine With Brake Allison 4500 EVS 5-Speed Automatic...
KME Builds Wildland Urban Interface Rig for the Pioneer (CA) Fire Protection District
By Alan M. Petrillo The Pioneer (CA) Fire Protection district covers 296 square miles in Eldorado County between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, largely consisting of rural and agricultural territory that includes...
REV Group Fire Division Brands Introduce New Aerial Products
REV-Group’s Fire Division has been busy since FDIC International 2018, particularly with its aerial lines.









