Spartan Fire & Emergency Apparatus, Inc. Service

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As with any product or commodity, emergency vehicles require service for repairs and/or maintenance. Service for repairs is necessary when a part or component fails or if an accident occurs. Failures can and will happen simply from normal wear and tear. In either case, this requires trained knowledgeable people to perform the necessary action in a timely manner to correct a problem. Secondly, the people involved must be dedicated and sincere with their response.

We at Spartan are devoted to your service needs with 3 mobile service units or in our 7000 square foot shop in Roebuck. Our Technicians receive annual training and certifications on the many facets of emergency vehicles.

Our Service Staff:

Lee Inman – Service Manager
Lee has been with Spartan since 2001 and has been Service Manager since 2005. As Service Manager, he handles all incoming service calls, assists customers with service issues, schedules shop and field Service Technicians and is the direct link to Pierce and other suppliers concerning service problems. Lee is a volunteer with the Inman Fire Department. Married in 2006, Lee and his wife Joy reside in Inman and are planning to expand their family soon. An avid fisherman and NASCAR fan he also spends time with community related projects in Inman.

Ken Dittemore – Service Technician
In 1981 Ken became Spartan’s first Service Technician and today is our Lead Technician. Ken has successfully completed many training classes and courses related to all aspects of fire and emergency vehicles. With more than 20 years experience he is well qualified to handle most any repair needed. His expertise includes pumps, chassis, electrical, foam systems, etc.

Ken and his wife Kathy have four children and seven grandchildren and reside in Inman. He is also a Captain with the North Spartanburg Fire Department.

Pete Guzik – Service Technician
Pete joined Spartan in 2006 as Service Technician. He has an extensive background in automotive/truck service and repair with several years experience with emergency vehicles. Pete too has successfully completed many service schools and received Pierce certification on each.

Pete and his wife Patty reside in Taylors, SC and he enjoys riding his Harley "Fat Boy" in his spare time.

Ralph Neiderhiser – Service Technician
Ralph has been with Spartan since 2001. He has more than 30 years experience with heavy duty trucks and emergency vehicles of all types. Ralph was formerly with the Hilton Head and Sea Pines Fire Departments. He currently is with the Burton Fire Department. Ralph is our Lead Technician in the Lower State.

Ralph and his wife Beverly live in Point South and have four (4) grown daughters, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His hobby is the Point South Fire Department.

John Thompson – Service Technician
John joined Spartan in 2006 and has vast experience with truck service and repairs. He is also a member of the Burton Fire Department with several years of fire service experience.

John's wife is Tracey and they have two children. John enjoys hunting in his spare time.