“The rise of electric vehicles (EV) in use has quickly brought new risks and challenges for fire departments to solve for. Rosenbauer is committed to the fire service and has worked extensively to develop the BEST tool to support communities in a more safe, easy, and sustainable way. The BEST tool uses thousands of gallons of less water vs. other EV fire suppression methods.” John Slawson, Chairman & CEO of Rosenbauer America

Facing an electric vehicle fire in your community is not a matter of if, but when. Rosenbauer has the safest, most efficient way to respond to this call when it comes. The Rosenbauer Battery Extinguishing System Technology (BEST) is the most advanced system available on the market with six years of research and development, and real-world application testing with automotive partners and fire departments.

Key BEST Product Information and Data:

• Fast – Simple operation and setup can be achieved in less than 2 minutes; deployment of the piercing nozzle happens in 8 milliseconds gaining internal access to effectively cool all battery pack designs.
• Efficient – Bringing water exactly where it is needed to effectively cool the battery pack, modules, and cells from within. The ability to halt a thermal runaway battery pack fire in as little as 10 minutes, flowing at a mere 8 gal/min at 100 PSI, far less than using the current EV manufacturer safety data sheets advising a minimum of 8,000 gallons of water to achieve the same results.
• Safe – The field-proven design keeps the operator 26’ from the involved EV while operating the BEST, limiting exposure to heat and highly toxic fumes released from a lithium-ion battery fire.

For more information, contact your local Rosenbauer dealer or visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus and equipment. Rosenbauer offers the industry’s most comprehensive full line of advanced custom and commercial pumpers, heavy rescues, tenders, mini and rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and platforms featuring SMART Aerial™ Technology and the RTX fully electric fire truck.

The Omaha Fire Department will create and implement a Fleet Replacement Plan, creating a timeline to replace and standardize all frontline fire apparatus over the next eight years.

Fire Chief Dan Olsen developed the plan to provide a greater level of service to taxpayers, safety for firefighters, and cost-savings. Mayor Jean Stothert supports the proposal, which requires City Council approval.

“As our City grows, and the calls for emergency services increase, we must always have up-to-date, safe, and reliable apparatus to provide the best fire and emergency medical response possible,” said Mayor Stothert. “This replacement plan anticipates continued growth and demand for service.”

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Beginning this year, the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) will purchase emergency vehicles from MacQueen Equipment, L.L.C.

In the first three years, 18 new vehicles will be purchased for $10,977,310.75, to be paid from the Capital Improvement Program, the City Capital Improvement Fund, and the Contingent Liability Fund.

OFD will purchase seven medic units manufactured by Demers Ambulance USA, using a sole source vendor allowed by the City Charter and approved by the Purchasing Division, and 11 emergency vehicles manufactured by Pierce Manufacturing, using contracted discount pricing through the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO).  These vehicles include five pumper trucks, four ladder trucks, one Haz-Mat vehicle and one rescue pumper.

Though the agreement with MacQueen Equipment, L.L.C. is for three years, it also includes guaranteed pricing for purchases of additional vehicles through 2029.

OFD expects to purchase a total of 54 new vehicles through 2029, replacing the current fleet. The total cost of the eight-year replacement program is $29.35 million.

On average, OFD responds to 60,000 calls annually.  In 2021, calls increased 7.6%.  The call increase results in increased mileage on emergency vehicles and increasing maintenance and repair costs. Projections show OFD will respond to more than 83,000 calls by 2025.

“When you call 911, you need an immediate response to your emergency,” said Fire Chief Dan Olsen. “It is critical we have the equipment necessary to save lives and property.  This guaranteed timeline for vehicle replacement assures we will have the resources we need at all times.”

An ordinance authorizing the Fleet Replacement Plan will be on the City Council agenda for first reading on May 10, public hearing on May 17, and vote on May 24.

The first patient was transported in DocGo’s all-electric ambulance last week in Pennsylvania.

The woman was transported from Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington to a local skilled nursing facility on April 26. CBS 3 Philadelphia reports the ambulance has a range of 140 miles.

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