Rosenbauer America News

The City of Roseville, Minnesota is taking a significant step forward in firefighter safety by investing in the cutting-edge RTX electric fire engine from Rosenbauer, a global pioneer in firefighting technology. “Innovation has always been part of the City of Roseville’s culture,” said Roseville Fire Chief - David Brosnahan, adding “The acquisition of the RTX underscores Roseville's commitment to prioritizing the well-being of its firefighters, while also advancing Rosev...

The one thousandth L32A-XS has left the Rosenbauer production line and was delivered to the Karlsruhe Fire Department. The formal handover at the city's main fire station was attended by Florian Geldner, the Commander of the Karlsruhe Fire Department. The anniversary aerial ladder is the third L32A-XS in the fire department’s fleet. Thanks to this new addition, two firefighting units at the professional fire department and one at the volunteer fire service are now fitted with these high-r...

3,400 square meters, 129 employees, 14 vehicles, and 2 exhibits at the Fire Station of the Future – this is the key data for Rosenbauer’s impressive appearance at the FDIC International 2023 show, which took place from April 27 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition to numerous innovations such as the RTE Robot, the RFC Battery extinguishing system and the E-Rescue, an electric vehicle on a commercial chassis for the American market,...

Rosenbauer America is proud to be the major innovator in the U.S. fire industry. At the FDIC International 2023 event, which is taking place from April 24 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the Rosenbauer America team is excited to display many of their newly developed electric solutions, which perfectly combine technology with tradition. Rosenbauer RTX on exhibit at FDIC International 2023 There will also be a number of traditional apparatus on display at FDIC International 20...

Rosenbauer America announces new executive leadership. Mark Fusco is appointed as President, and Randy Brummel as Executive Vice President Operations. The company’s purpose remains unchanged, Rosenbauer exists to support the mission of saving lives and protecting property. This new structure allows the American custom fire truck builder to expand its growth plans and further focus on operational excellence, dealer development, financial discipline, customer satisfaction, and serving firs...

The adoption of electric fire apparatus is accelerating their footprint in the industry. Fire departments from Los Angeles to Madison, Wis., from Portland, Ore., to Mesa, Ariz., have embraced the technology of electric and hybrid vehicles in the fire industry and are demonstrating the practical capabilities of this new generation of technology for the fire service. Sustainable commitment More municipalities worldwide are committing to sustainability and climate goals. Furthermore, truck produc...

Effective immediately, Rob Kreikemeier has been appointed to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rosenbauer America. John Slawson has left Rosenbauer America. Rosenbauer thanks John Slawson for his contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Rob Kreikemeier is well-known, trusted, and respected throughout the fire industry for many decades. He has over 50 years of manufacturing and operations experience. This includes being the Founder of R.K. Aerials in...

“The rise of electric vehicles (EV) in use has quickly brought new risks and challenges for fire departments to solve.” “Rosenbauer is committed to the fire service and has worked extensively to develop the BEST tool to support communities in a more safe, easy, and sustainable way. The BEST tool uses thousands of gallons of less water vs. other EV fire suppression methods,” said John Slawson, Chairman & CEO of Rosenbauer America. Advanced and efficient system Facin...

Firefighters are flocking to Indianapolis for FDIC International. Much of the week-long event is dedicated to classroom instruction and hands-on training. Connecting and networking In addition to learning, firefighters are connecting and networking on a scale unprecedented since the pandemic. There is also a spirit of gratitude to first responders for keeping communities safe. For the first time, FDIC International is co-locating with the JEMS Conference and Expo for the EMS market. Equipment...

Rosenbauer launches a new extinguishing system for burning traction batteries in electric vehicles. With the system, high-voltage batteries based on lithium-ion technology can be safely and efficiently extinguished. It enables direct cooling of the battery modules or the cells within the modules and thus a quick stop to the chain reaction of the continuous cells. safety of the emergency services The safety of the emergency services was the top priority during development and is achie...

Recently, Rosenbauer has built the first RTX for the North American firefighting market. The vehicle is destined for the Los Angeles City Fire Department and was developed jointly with the LAFD, with the "core DNA" being identical to the RT according to the European standard, while the technical design follows the regulations of the American NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) is equivalent to. The RTX contains the technological know-how of ten years of development work in the Rosenbaue...

Rosenbauer is working intensively on expanding the electric vehicle fleet for the fire departments. After the RT tank fire engine and a logistics vehicle, the first turntable ladder L32A-XS is also being electrified.  The top priority of the development engineers is to make the e-turntable ladder just as functional, powerful, and reliable as the tried-and-tested standard turntable ladder and to ensure the same operability, service-friendliness, and availability of spare parts. That is why...

America’s first electric fire truck was in Maryland Wednesday. The revolutionary technology electric fire truck stopped by the Howard County Public Safety Training Center in Marriottsville. Completely emissions-Free The truck was developed by Rosenbauer America. It’s fully electric and completely emissions-free. The truck's batteries last about two hours, it has an on-board generator that can fully charge the truck in 20 minutes or while the truck is driving. There are three truck...

The fire engine, which is black and yellow and looks more like a bus than a typical red fire truck, is made by Austrian company Rosenbauer. The burning question, of course, is whether the fire engine could run out of juice during a call. That Fremont Police Department found itself in that scenario in September when its Tesla patrol car nearly ran out of battery during a car chase because someone had forgotten to charge it. The officer was forced to pull back from the pursuit. “I’m n...

Local governments in the U.S. are embracing electric and hybrid vehicles in a big way, and many states have implemented incentives to promote adoption of the futuristic technologies. However, fire department vehicles and apparatus are yet to embrace the transition, largely because vehicles were not available that both meet the needs of firefighters and provide environmental advantages. However, fire vehicle technology is farther along the electric and hybrid path than some people realize. Elect...

With the release of the HEROS H30, Rosenbauer is launching a new smart protective helmet for fire departments. The three-quarter shell helmet offers maximum safety with minimum weight. It meets the highest protection levels of EN 443 for internal attacks and weighs approx. 1,235 grams (without attachments) significantly less than comparable type A helmets. Especially with longer periods of use, every gram that is not placed on the helmet wearer's head makes a difference. HEROS H30 protective h...

They weren't kidding. The short, sleek vehicle was idling on its two pollution-free 1,000-pound batteries but made no discernible sound. But the quiet maneuvering is not the Minnesota-designed truck's biggest feature, its makers hope at least. The trucks, made in Wyoming, Michigan, also can turn all four tires 90 degrees to ‘crab’ through crowds and accident scenes. And it has other high-tech additions to make it easier to fight fires. But with public and private initiatives that pu...

DC firefighters are getting a look at what is reportedly the country’s first new all-electric fire truck. The eco-friendly vehicle is made by Rosenbauer America, which supplies many fire and emergency apparatus vehicles to departments across the United States. The company’s plan is to eventually replace its diesel-powered trucks and reduce carbon emissions.

The Rosenbauer RT is the first all-electric fire truck to hit the streets here in America. Its creators are currently on a cross-country tour showing off their eco-friendly fire fighting machine. They stopped in Howard County on their way to Washington D.C. “It certainly has some great safety features on it,” said Howard County Fire Chief Bill Anuszewski. “The environmental features, as far as reducing carbon emissions and things like that, are something we need to t...

Rosenbauer America and North American Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO) have joined forces to provide industry-pioneering apparatus for the fire service in the southeastern United States. Founded in 1968 by Jerrell Oaks, NAFECO began its half-century business by providing fire extinguisher service and sales to factories and other companies in the area. Over the course of its 50-year history, the company developed into a full line distributor for fire, law enforcement, and industrial safety...

Rosenbauer has announced the roll out of their RDL - Rapid Deploy Light tower, an auto-deploying pneumatic LED scene light tower, at its annual dealer meeting, held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Upon activation, the RDL - Rapid Deploy Light tower deploys to a height of eight feet, with the capability of extending up to 20 feet, under manual control. Two versions of the RDL - Rapid Deploy Light tower will be available from Rosenbauer: RDL-S Rapid Deploy Light tower model: The RDL-S model fea...

Empire Emergency Apparatus has expanded its operations. The expansion is nearing completion and it invites people to come to check out the new facility. Tour the new building and see the vehicle up-fitting and fire apparatus service center in full swing. This event will run concurrently with the New York State Association of Fire District Conference. Anyone attending the conference is encouraged to come to see Rosenbauer. There will be information on the vendor floor about a shuttle to and from...

What started as an order for a few Airport Rescue Fire Fighting units has ballooned into a massive order of 71 ARFF units for the United States Air Force (USAF). George Bergamini, Rosenbauer America’s Government Sales Manager, began working with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in October of 2015. The goal was to open doors with government sales that had not been previously pursued. In the past three years, DLA has been a bid provider for many opportunities for Rosenbauer. “Rosen...

Rosenbauer has been awarded a two-year contract with the National Association of State Procurement Officials Value Point beginning September 1, 2019. The National Association of State Procurement Officials is an American non-profit association formed by the top procurement officials for the fifty states and Washington, D.C., and dedicated to strengthening the state procurement community through education, research, and communication.

Rosenbauer Motors announced at its annual dealer meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it will now offer Rhino Plate products for its apparatus custom cabs. Rhino Plate offers ballistic and blunt object protection. Rhino Plate’s ballistic barrier has been certified by the Oregon Ballistic Laboratory to provide protection up to .44 magnum. Expedient to install to allow for quick response in hazardous environments such as civil protests or active shooter situations. Active shooter situatio...

Rosenbauer debuted a new slide-out equipment tray at its annual dealer meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Rapid Deploy Tray (RDT) has a rating of up to 500-lbs. Crew members push a button from the cab activating the system which opens the rear compartment door, then extends the equipment tray for quick access. “The RDT will be game changer on-scene,” said Scott Oyen, CEO of Rosenbauer South Dakota. “As rescuers are putting on PPE, the Rapid Deploy Light (RDL) tower rais...

Rosenbauer presents a new fire truck for fighting forest fires. It meets both Category 3 of EN 1846-2 for all-terrain fire engines and specific requirements for protecting the vehicle crew, as defined, for example, in the French standard NFS 61-517 and NFS 61-518. These include a thermal self-protection system and a driver's cab equipped with a roll-over cell. With its compact dimensions, low center of gravity, and single tires, the all-wheel-drive vehicle is ideally suited for use in rough terr...

Just as compact as a conventional fire extinguisher or a bucket syringe, but with a much higher extinguishing performance, the portable CAFS fire extinguisher, RFC POLY Portex from Rosenbauer is also versatile, thanks to its practical accessories. In the event of a fire alarm in a public building, a fire watch at a large event or a smaller fire-fighting operation, with the RFC POLY Portex, fire safety crews are not only quickly on site, but also have the appropriate extinguishing force availabl...

There are areas in which extinguishing fires with water or foam is no longer effective, as these extinguishing agents would destroy the protected object or make it unusable. This applies as highlighted by Rosenbauer, for example, to the protection of museums, libraries, archives or computer and server rooms. In these cases, the extinguishing effect of gases is used. Extinguishing gases Extinguishing gases are divided into oxygen-displacing gases (including inert gases and carbon dioxide) and c...

Rosenbauer America, a renowned global manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, has announced the appointment of Mark Fusco. He will be assuming the role of Vice President of Sales & Marketing at the company. Marketing and sales expert Mark Fusco brings with him more than two decades of marketing and sales experience to Rosenbauer America. His expertise includes channel development, go-to-market strategy, sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP), precision technologies, and data insig...