SNYDER, NEB. (July 30, 2014) – Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. today announced that it has named RedStorm Fire & Rescue Apparatus, Inc. as the authorized dealer for Smeal™, UST® and Ladder Tower™ brand fire apparatus for an eight-county area in southeastern Pennsylvania.  RedStorm’s sales and service territory has been expanded to include the following Pennsylvania counties:  Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, Adams, Bucks, Delaware, Lancaster and York.

“RedStorm has an outstanding reputation for offering the highest quality apparatus, exceptional customer service and for helping departments customize their fire apparatus.  We are excited for RedStorm to expand into southeastern Pennsylvania, continuing to enhance Smeal’s distribution and service,” said Jeff Wagner, Smeal’s Vice President of Sales.  “An added benefit is RedStorm’s long-time representation and knowledge of the UST and Ladder Tower product lines, which Smeal acquired recently.”

RedStorm has been in the fire and emergency industry since 2010, specializing in emergency vehicle sales, including fire apparatus and ambulances.  It is led by James Featherstone, lifelong firefighter, former fire chief and fire industry professional for more than 20 years.  The company is headquartered in Gainesville, Virginia, and has service partners throughout its territory.  RedStorm’s territory includes southeastern Pennsylvania, northern and eastern Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.  Visit www.redstormfire.com for more information.

Smeal Fire Apparatus

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor and innovator of customized fire apparatus. They offer a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, platforms, tractor-drawn aerials, tankers, wildland and urban interface vehicles.  The company includes newly acquired subsidiaries, UST Fire Apparatus and Ladder Tower Company, which offer premier stainless steel tankers and aerial devices respectively.  Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. The company sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, Neb.  To learn more, visit www.smeal.com