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Welcome back to the Oshkosh Airport Products bi-monthly eNewsletter! As a leading aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle manufacturer serving customers worldwide, this newsletter is one way we stay connected with you. Each edition features news and updates from Oshkosh and the ARFF industry to ensure you stay updated on everything happening.
Kicking off 2024, we are highlighting NFPA standards, a recent Striker? ARFF delivery and something special at The Smithsonian.?
Striker? Volterra? Electric ARFF to Help Japan Reduce Carbon Emissions
Oshkosh Airport Products has achieved a milestone by selling a Striker Volterra 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Japan Ministry of Defense, signaling a groundbreaking shift towards eco-friendly emergency response in Japan. This purchase aligns with Japan's broader goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from 2013 levels by 2030.?
Through its environmentally conscious design and exceptional performance, the Striker Volterra electric ARFF vehicle will play a crucial role in advancing Japan's defense sector towards carbon neutrality and sustainability.?
The Importance of NFPA Standards
Standards and codes set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are important guidelines for firefighting professionals to adhere to. In our latest blog post, we break down how NFPA standards affect ARFF firefighters and how you can help shape these ever-evolving regulations.
Twin Striker 4x4s Delivered to Centennial Airport in Colorado
Among recent Oshkosh Striker ARFF deliveries is a pair of Striker 4x4 vehicles for the South Metro Fire Department and Centennial Airport outside Denver, Colorado. Nicknamed Shrek and Fiona, these trucks served as upgrades to the airport’s aging ARFF fleet.
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On September 11, 2001, a 1998 Oshkosh T-Series numbered “Foam 331” responded to the Pentagon from Reagan International Airport. After 9/11, the truck continued its service life at the airport before it was retired from service in 2018.
Through contacts at the airport, Oshkosh Airport Products was made aware the truck was headed to a scrapyard, but the team understood it had too much significance to allow that to happen. The truck was brought back to Neenah to be restored, but beyond the restoration, there wasn’t a plan for what would come next.
Former Chief of Fire and Rescue for the Baltimore Washington International Airport, Bill Stewart, connected with representatives from the Smithsonian Museum. The collaborative team believed the Smithsonian Museum was the location where this historic truck belonged – to continue its service in educating the public about the significance of that fateful day.?
The truck was restored by Oshkosh Airport Products employees in consultation with Smithsonian representatives, many of whom donated their free time to help with the project.
In April 2023, the refurbished truck arrived at its final home - the Air and Space Museum’s Steve Udvar-Hazy Center. The vehicle is on display in an exhibit to commemorate and honor the first responders of 9/11 and educate future generations of the ARFF industry’s involvement on that day at the Pentagon.
Electrify the Future
In case you missed it, the first purchase orders of the Striker? Volterra? Electric ARFF Vehicle have been finalized. This revolutionary ARFF technology allows for less fuel consumption, reduced emissions and less overall maintenance throughout the life of the truck.
Stay Connected
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See the behind-the-scenes of Oshkosh Airport Products, like what’s happening on our production floor and recent truck shipments such as the Striker 8x8 delivered to Chicago O’Hare International Airport pictured here.