Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus
Discover the latest advancements in electric fire truck technology and how electric fire apparatus are transforming firefighting. Explore articles, news, and resources on electric fire trucks, covering innovations, performance, sustainability, and the benefits they bring to fire departments. Learn how these eco-friendly apparatus are reducing emissions, cutting costs, and enhancing safety. Stay updated on the adoption of electric fire trucks by departments and the impact on firefighting operations.
Booth will highlight advanced electrification, safety, and connected solutions to support the next generation of firefighting
Program to determine sprinkler design density to control vehicle fires and prevent spread to neighboring vehicles
The first fully electric PANTHER 6x6 electric will be deployed at Dallas Love Field Airport in 2025
A 24-foot box truck struck three Comstock Fire Department vehicles and a Kalamazoo sheriff’s office cruiser before rolling over and coming to rest
Florida State Fire Marshall said Li-ion batteries soaked in saltwater can become “ticking time bombs”
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
As the automotive industry revs its engines for EVs, questions remain for some fire service leaders
DeKalb County Battalion Chief Jovan Carter said there were hybrid and electric vehicles involved
The donation from H&H Chevrolet will help Newville firefighters keep electric vehicles shifting into drive
The FDNY symposium will present best tactics and work on improving lithium-ion battery fire data
Full power delivery in all-electric mode, better acceleration and top speed over a conventionally powered Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle
Frederick County officials believe their fire department will be the first on the East Coast to have a Pierce Volterra fire engine
Florida officials reported 50,000 EV and hybrid registrations in Hurricane Milton’s storm path, with at least 64 lithium battery fires following Hurricane Helene
All American Fire Equipment announces local stops on Rosenbauer’s 2024 Power Tour: Sept. 19th – 28th
Innovative Fire Trucks Take Center Stage Across Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
In the meantime, we must work with partner agencies to develop a workable plan to contain and move the vehicle
Understand vehicle construction to effectively and safely manage EV fires and crashes
Key factors fire departments should consider when developing procedures for EVs and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue is buying a Pierce Volterra fire engine with a state environment grant
Artificial intelligence will require the fire service to make even more changes than the lithium-ion battery fire response crisis
Learn which products, services and solutions garnered the most attention on the exhibit hall floor
Pierce Manufacturing is set to showcase the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2024
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
The Denton Fire Department’s new Pierce Volterra electric fire engine will be assigned to one of the busiest firehouses in the city
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
