Spartan Motors Chassis recently received approval from Cummins for the installation of their 2010 EPA-certified ISC and ISL diesel engines for use in the emergency-response market.

The new diesel engines are available for hands-on training during Spartan's 16th Annual Fire Truck Training Conference which began Sunday in Lansing. Fire truck service personnel from across North America have come to the event for rigorous training on the company's products and services, including the Gladiator, Metro Star and Furion emergency-response cab and chassis.

Spartan's training conference will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding and hands-on demonstrations of vehicle components and systems. Several of the 35 courses led by instructors from major suppliers of fire vocational equipment and Spartan Chassis training specialists will provide preparation for Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification exams to be held during the week.