King County (WA) International Airport First in Nation with Hybrid Electric Fire Truck
This new vehicle allows the airport to retire its oldest diesel-only fire truck, which is now more than 30 years old.
1 min read
ARFF
Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) articles that cover ARFF vehicles and more. Also includes information on ARFF fire apparatus, ARFF firefighting equipment, ARFF fire stations, and ARFF operations.
The Latest
Little Rock (AR) FD Gets Three Oshkosh Striker 4×4 ARFF Trucks
Two of the Striker ARFF trucks carry roof and bumper turrets, while the third Striker has a high-volume low-attack (HVLA) bumper turret.
4 min read
Bentonville (AR) FD Gets E-ONE Titan 4×4 AT ARFF Truck
Bentonville Fire had been responding to calls at Thaden Field with a couple of rapid intervention units built on Ford F-550 chassis.
4 min read
Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Gets 12th Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 ARFF Truck
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue currently has six Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 ARFF trucks, as well as several Rosenbauer Panther 4×4 ARFF rigs.
4 min read
Emergency Organizations Can Now Order the New Rosenbauer PANTHER 6×6 electric
The PANTHER 6x6 electric was first presented as a concept vehicle at the INTERSCHUTZ industry trade show in 2022.
Jacksonville (FL) Fire and Rescue Tests New Hybrid Fire Truck
The new diesel-electric hybrid truck is from Oshkosh Airport Products in Wisconsin.
Specialty PPE for Industrial/Hazmat/ARFF Responses
Industrial, hazmat, and ARFF crews have special needs when it comes to PPE to do their jobs safely and efficiently.
5 min read
The Invisible Hazards of ARFF
Aircraft composite materials have been widely used in the aircraft industry. There are a few concerns to discuss with these materials.
8 min read
ARFF Station Completes First Phase of Public Safety Operations Center
At 24,000 square feet, the new Station 2 is 50% larger than the previous station, built in 1965, which had undergone several renovations.
5 min read
Look at Smaller ARFF Rigs Used at Regional Airports
Many regional airports use various types of smaller ARFF vehicles to keep their facilities safe and meet FAA regulations.
6 min read
Oshkosh Delivers Four Striker® ARFF Vehicles to DGAC of Costa Rica
The new Striker® ARFF vehicles will enhance emergency response capabilities at Juan SantamarÃa Airport.
5 min read
Oshkosh Delivers Two Striker® 6×6 ARFF Rigs to Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics of Chile
The new Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles will support emergency operations at the Chacalluta de Arica Airport and AraucanÃa de Temuco Airport.
5 min read
Innovative Partnership Between Rosenbauer and Dallas (TX) FD Brings PANTHER 6×6 Electric to Love Field Airport
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025.
6 min read
SC Fire Academy Displays ARFF Rig at Fire Leadership Conference
The academy utilizes the Striker for live fire training and for basic ARFF and driver operator courses.
3 min read
3 min read
1 min read
2 min read
3 min read
3 min read