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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce authorized dealer for New Jersey, Fire & Safety Services, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary this June 2024. The significant milestone is marked by community-focused initiatives, underscoring the company’s ongoing evolution and dedication to supporting members of the fire service. 2024 Road Rally Upcoming events and highlights include a Pierce fire apparatus 2024 Road Rally throughout the dealershi...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck has been decorated with distinctive indigenous artwork to commemorate Reconciliation Week. The design is a joint collaboration by first nations FRNSW firefighters, Muliyan Waters, Shawn Orcher, and Brodee Mate, who worked together at Redfern Fire Station. The truck will be publicly unveiled from midday tomorrow, the first day of winter, at the Sydney Swans Fan Day, at The Plaza, between the Royal Hall of Industries and Hordern Pavilion at Moore Park. Fi...

The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is one of the largest fleets in the USA, with over 600 personnel covering more than 8,000 square miles, and protecting more than 500,000 citizens. The Kern County Fire Department’s fleet includes 500 emergency response vehicles operating out of 47 stations. KCFD fleet standardizes on Darley pumps KCFD has standardized on Darley pumps and Pierce PUC pumps since 2014 The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) has standardized on Darley pumps and Pierce...

The City of Victoria’s first electric fire truck has rolled into its new home at the Fire Department Headquarters. The newest addition to the firefighting fleet, the Rosenbauer RTX, is an agile and climate-friendly emergency response vehicle with enhanced features and safety for Victoria’s firefighters. Rosenbauer RTX fire truck The new fire truck marks a milestone in the City of Victoria’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by electrifying or renewably powering 80...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Calgary Fire Department will receive the fourth placement of the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper in North America. This is the first in Canada and part of Pierce’s ongoing commitment to optimizing and evaluating the Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles in various environmental conditions. Other placements include Madison, Wisconsin, Gilbert, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon....

Following their showcase at FDIC International 2024, Wylie Fire Rescue will be receiving and placing into service two new Rosenbauer Roadrunner elevated water towers. These apparatus are quintuple combination pumpers, or quints, featuring a pump, water tank, aerial device, and ground ladders. Wylie Fire Rescue is a four-station, fully paid department with 98 employees. These two new fire trucks, Quint 141 and 143, will be housed at Station 1 and 3, respectively. The department uses the elevated...

Industrial Fire & Hazard Control, a company based in South Africa, has developed a new wildland firefighting vehicle called the SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper. The SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper vehicle is built on a MAN TGM18.240 commercial 4×4 chassis and fitted with a Darley Hornet CAFS and Darley HM500 PTO driven pump with a Trident FOAMATE ATP system. SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper The SENTRY Wildland Interface Pumper vehicle offers an Elkhart Sidewinder deck monitor and...

In honor of 2024 National Public Works Week, the City is releasing its third round of limited edition fleet trading cards. These cards feature the vehicles and machines operated by the City of Victoria’s Public Works division that rumble and roll down city streets. City fleet vehicles Supplementing the previous two campaigns, five new cards highlight the rollers, movers, and diggers that help staff build and maintain the vibrant and livable city. These cards feature photos, information,...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is working to release the driver of a small truck, which has crashed into a house in Bexley, in Sydney's south. Six appliances and more than 20 firefighters are on scene at the crash, which occurred around 6.30am on the corner of Forest Road and Mimosa Street. The truck has caused major structural damage to the house and live powerlines have been brought down. Safe evacuation Energy authorities have isolated the power. The driver is conscious and crews are wor...

On 29.04.2024, ZIEGLER delivered a GW-G vehicle to the fire department of Gevelsberg. ZIEGLER GW-G vehicle’s special features include: ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation Z-Vision LED ambient lighting Roller shutter boxes on the roof for a largest possible loading volume

A new, state-of-the-art Bushfire Tanker has arrived in Goulburn to protect the communities of the state’s Southern Tablelands.  Valued at $450,000, the Category One tanker is the latest of 34 new appliances funded by the NSW Government after the devastating 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. Isuzu - multi-purpose tanker The four-wheel drive also incorporates a new ‘Halo’ cabin protection spray system to protect its crew The Isuzu is a multi-purpose, off-road-capable tanke...

Fire protection in the state’s North-west Slopes has been bolstered with the arrival of a new Bushfire Tanker. Valued at $450,000, the Category One tanker is the latest of 34 new appliances funded by the NSW Government, after the devastating 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. The Isuzu is a multi-purpose, off-road-capable tanker that can carry more water than typical urban fire engines. The four-wheel drive also incorporates a new ‘Halo’ cabin protection spray system to prot...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced ADM Aéroports de Montréal has taken delivery of five Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the province’s largest airfields, YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – which now serves over 21 million travelers annually – and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel....

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew at Gundagai, in the state’s Riverina, has welcomed a new multi-purpose tanker. The Mercedes Atego Class 1 tanker, valued at $660,000, has been delivered to the town’s fire station and the crew has spent the last few days familiarising itself with the vehicle. Pump-and-roll capability Regarded as a ‘jack of all trades’ truck for FRNSW, the Class 1 is capable of traveling off-road to reach fire scenes. It boasts a ‘pump-and-rol...

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...

As part of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s commitment to delivering a first-class medical emergency service, the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) has extended its modernization plans by awarding the contract to Sepura to deliver the next generation of handheld mission-critical communications devices for front-line paramedics. The contract covers the supply of the new SCL3 broadband hand-portable device to Ambulance Services across England. SCL3 hand-portable device...

The largest convoy from UK fire and rescue services to date will next week deliver essential firefighting equipment to Ukrainian fire and rescue services. The scale of this convoy is unprecedented, comprising 30 fire and rescue vehicles, two mechanics vehicles, and an HGV carrying over 2,800 items of surplus equipment. Amongst the 30 fire and rescue vehicles are 20 fire engines, eight incident command units, one aerial ladder platform, and one 4x4 vehicle. Donated equipment The Home Office wo...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced it will feature the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 18-20, 2024. Attendees will explore Pierce's exhibit in booth #5300 near the Capital Corridor, which will feature 12 fire apparatus with the newest design elements, features, and advanced technologies developed to enhance firefighter safety and efficienc...

Dafo Vehicle, a global pioneer in fire safety for vehicles in high-risk industries, has released its new and improved Forrex EVO suppression agent in line with incoming rules to reduce fluorine content in agents around the world. Forrex EVO supersedes Dafo Vehicle’s original Forrex agent, upholding its effective flame knockdown, high penetration capability and fast cooling effect, while enhancing the environmental credentials as a fluorine-free alternative. The suppression agent is design...

The Fire and Rescue NSW fleet at Lake Macquarie has been significantly boosted with the arrival of a state-of-the-art Rescue Pumper, valued at almost half-a-million dollars. The Iveco-brand Class 2 pumper will provide firefighters working out of the Morisset Fire Station with another major resource to combat structural, chemical, fuel and grass fires. The $470,000 truck is fitted with an environmentally beneficial Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), which means it can pump a water and foam...

KME, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of fire apparatus, will display its latest customized line up of fire apparatus at FDIC International 2024 (Fire Department Instructors Conference 2024) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from April 18 - April 20, 2024, at Booth #3901.  “KME is known for building modified fire apparatus that answers the specific needs of the fire department,” said Larry Daniels, Senior Director of Global Sales, REV Fire Group, adding “...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation announced Groupe ADP, the world pioneer in developing and managing airports, with 26 airports around the world, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget, has secured a contract for four Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. These environmentally advanced fire apparatus will make up an...

Fire and Rescue NSW’s latest aerial pumper has rolled off the production line and arrived at its new home at Penrith Fire Station. Valued at $2.5m, the state-of-the-art appliance is the latest of 11 new aerial platforms, strategically placed to protect the state’s built-up areas from high-rise emergencies. The truck boasts Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) technology, which means not only can it extend upwards 24-metres, it can pump out a mix of foam and water at 6000 litres a minu...

General Motors will relocate its global headquarters to Hudson’s Detroit in 2025, becoming the anchor tenant at Bedrock’s development on the historic site of the former J.L. Hudson Department Store. This marks GM’s fourth headquarters location in the city since 1911, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to Detroit. redevelopment opportunities GM, Bedrock, the city of Detroit, and Wayne County will establish a partnership to explore redevelopment opportunities for the Rena...

Rosenbauer and its partner - Teikoku Sen-I Co, Ltd. have handed over the 200th vehicle from the PANTHER series to the Sendai Airport. The ceremony was held at the newly built production and delivery site of Teikoku Sen-I Co, Ltd. in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture. Sendai Airport is located around 20 km south of the city of the same name in Miyagi Prefecture and provides international and domestic flight connections. The anniversary vehicle is a high-end PANTHER 6x6, which, like all airport...

Fire protection in the state’s Upper Hunter region has been boosted with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) engine at Denman. The $470,000 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Iveco Class 2 pumper enables firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol, and grass fires, using up to five times less water than normal.  The highly efficient system combines foam concentrate with compressed air to supply fire hoses with superior ‘knock down’ c...

On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modernize the agency’s ‘Fire Brigades’ standard with a proposed new ‘Emergency Response Standard.’ This NPRM’s publication triggered the beginning of a public comment period that was initially scheduled to conclude on May 6. Thanks to feedback from the emergency services community, OSHA has extended this public comment period to June 21...

Firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW’s station at Rutherford have received a new multi-purpose Tanker to deal with emergencies in the Hunter Valley. The FRNSW crew has spent several days familiarizing itself with its new Mercedes Atego Class 1 Tanker, valued at $660,000, before the truck’s official installation. The Class 1 is a ‘jack of all trades’ vehicle for FRNSW, capable of traveling off-road to reach fire scenes. Specialist Hazmat tanker It boasts a ‘pu...

VIKING Life-saving Equipment has drawn on its experience as a pioneering supplier of professional-grade structural firefighting equipment to ensure that seafarers can have the same level of firesuit protection as their land-based counterparts. In a direct response to rising shipboard electrical fire numbers, VIKING is offering shipowners the option to specify suits that include both professional-grade outer shells and moisture barrier protection against water penetration and steam burns. Regi...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the City of Denton Fire Department in Texas has secured a purchase order for a Pierce® Volterra™ electric fire truck as part of its efforts to replace aging fleet vehicles and expand operational advancement. Sold through Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, the new Pierce Volterra pumper is expected to be delivered in fall of 2024. The new Pierce Volterra fire truck will be stationed at Stat...