King County International Airport-Boeing Field, Washington will be the first in the nation to receive a Striker Volterra 6×6 ARFF hybrid electric vehicle.
APPLETON, WIS. (June 22, 2023) – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced that King County (WA) International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) has signed a purchase agreement for a Striker® Volterra™ 6×6 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) hybrid electric vehicle. KCIA will be the first airport in the nation to receive this environmentally advanced fire apparatus, adding to its existing Oshkosh Airport Products fleet and allowing for the retirement of aging fire apparatus.
Leveraging Oshkosh Corporation’s proprietary technology, the Striker Volterra ARFF hybrid electric vehicle meets the critical emergency response requirements of airports while aligning with environmental sustainability goals. The Striker Volterra 6×6 comes equipped with an Oshkosh patented hybrid-electric drivetrain, featuring an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission. This enables zero-emissions operation through integrated onboard batteries and uninterrupted power supply by coupling with the internal combustion engine for pumping and drive systems.
“Climate change is an urgent global crisis that requires us all to do our part, in ways large and small, to shrink our carbon footprint,” says King County Executive Dow Constantine. “We are operating a major international airport, and this first-of-its-kind hybrid fire truck is another way we are leading the way on reducing both carbon emissions and the harms to communities most impacted by ambient pollution.”
KCIA’s new Striker Volterra 6×6 will feature a modular cab design, TAK-4® all-wheel independent suspension, and a 50-foot Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret. With a seating capacity for four, it’s powered by a Scania DC13 engine coupled with an Oshkosh power divider. It houses a 3,000-gallon water tank, 420-gallon foam tank, and a 2,000-gpm water pump, along with a 550-pound dry chemical powder system. Accelerating from 0 to 50 mph in less than 25 seconds, the Striker Volterra demonstrates a 28 percent improved acceleration compared to standard diesel models when fully loaded.
“We are thrilled to lead the way in bringing the Striker Volterra ARFF vehicle to KCIA,” said John Parrott, Director of KCIA. “The advanced performance and environmental benefits this hybrid electric vehicle offers are unparalleled. It’s a significant investment in our climate goals and vision of a world-class airport.”
KCIA is one of the nation’s busiest primary non-hub airports averaging 180,000 takeoffs and landings each year. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle and close to other business centers, many airport travelers include celebrities, dignitaries, and sports teams. KCIA emergency personnel hold unique combined roles by maintaining certification and training as commissioned police officers, Washington State Firefighter I and II certifications and ARFF training, and Emergency Medical Technician certification – with all performing aircraft rescue and firefighting, law enforcement, and airport safety inspections. The airport is expected to take delivery of its new Striker Volterra ARFF in mid-2024.
Jack Bermingham, Business Unit Director for Oshkosh Airport Products, added, “The Striker Volterra ARFF is tailored to provide operational excellence without compromising on environmental values. We are confident KCIA will reap the benefits of reduced fuel consumption and emissions, while ensuring top-tier safety, reliability and the same leading-edge attributes customers have come to expect from all Striker fire apparatus.”
To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and the Striker Volterra ARFF hybrid electric vehicle, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Oshkosh Airport Products
Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and superior performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
