September 20 , 2005

Ferrara Wins Innovator of the Year Governor's Technology Award

HOLDEN, LA - Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. won the 2005 Innovator of the Year Governor's Technology Award from the Louisiana Office of Economic Development, in sponsorship with the Louisiana Technical Guide produced by the Baton Rouge Business Report. This award spotlights individuals, businesses, institutions and non-profit organizations that have developed innovative technology products and services, or use technology to positively advance their organization or community.

As a company, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. has concentrated their efforts on the development of products focused on firefighter safety and efficiency. Chris Ferrara, President/CEO of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. said at a recent meeting, "Receiving this award is one of the greatest satisfactions of my career. From my earliest days as a volunteer firefighter, my focus as an individual and as the head of the most innovative fire truck manufacturing company has been to enhance the safety and effectiveness of fire fighters in their daily activities." Mr. Ferrara further explained that the development of fire fighting apparatus technology must continue to evolve in ways that increase the capabilities of fire fighters on the fire ground as well as ensuring their ability to safely accomplish of their mission.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fire and rescue apparatus. Located in Holden, LA and founded by Chris Ferrara in 1982, Ferrara builds a complete line of fire apparatus including Aerial Ladders and Platforms, Custom and Commercial Pumpers and Rescues, Haz-Mat and Quick Attack vehicles as well as Ferrara's own custom fire chassis, the Inferno and the Igniter, with options such as IFS independent front suspension and heavy duty 4- wheel drive.