November 30, 2007

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Names Paul Stephenson Director of Aerial Sales

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., America’s premier manufacturer of custom fire and rescue vehicles, is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Stephenson as its new Director of Aerial Sales.  Stephenson comes to Ferrara with an extensive fire service background. Starting out as a firefighter in South Florida, he has nearly 20 years experience in product development of fire apparatus and custom chassis components.  Stephenson has been involved in launching several new aerial products and has had great success managing aerial product groups.

“We believe that bringing in someone with Paul’s reputation and experience will help us to grow an already successful brand of aerial ladders, platforms and, especially our Strong Arm,” said CEO Chris Ferrara.

At Ferrara, Stephenson will be responsible for overseeing the continued growth of their successful aerial product line, which includes seven different rear and mid-mount aerial ladders, ranging from 57’ to 127’ vertical reach, four different aerial platforms available in 85’ or 100’ lengths, and the Strong Arm fire-rescue vehicle.  The Strong Arm recently achieved UL certification on its 1500 GPM flow rating, as well as lifting and tip load capacities.

Already busy at work at Ferrara, Stephenson had this to say about his new company.  “It’s exciting to join Ferrara.  They’re known in the industry as a company with tremendous flexibility and a great vision for the future.”

In addition to aerials, Ferrara Fire Apparatus manufacturers a full line of other fire and emergency vehicles.  Their product line up includes the premium Inferno XD and Igniter custom chassis, pumpers and tankers, walk-in and walk-around rescue vehicles, incident command trailers, wild land trucks and airport vehicles.  Ferrara is a leading innovator in the industry, offering such firefighter safety items such as ECE-29 Crash Testing, Independent Front Suspension, Roll Stability Control, Complete Airbag Protection, and SmartWheel steering systems. 

For more information on the company please contact Paul Christiansen, Marketing Director, at 800.443.9006, via e-mail at paul.christiansen@ferrarafire.com or by regular mail at Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., PO Box 249, Holden, LA  70744.