- Charlotte remembers the life and legacy of Bill Foster.
- His name is etched onto the stone. And his legacy is on neighbor’s minds.
- Watch the video above to learn about Bill Foster
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
If one of my neighbors calls 911 for help from firefighters. The crews might arrive in a truck made by this company’s Spartan Fire Chassis. and the community is remembering the life of a man who co-founded this business.
His name is etched onto the stone. And his legacy is on neighbor’s minds.
Bill Foster lived in Eaton County. He was firefighter and co-founded a company that builds fire trucks. David Skidmore worked with foster for decades.
“He basically is probably one of the most well-known and respected members of the fire industry nationwide,” David Skidmore said.
Foster served more than 25 years as a firefighter with the Delta Township Fire Department where he held ranks including assistant chief.
The company he helped found is now known as Spartan Fire Chassis, and sells fire trucks around the country. Foster also helped build the westside fire station in Charlotte in 2008.