Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has unveiled its new hybrid Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, the Striker Volterra.
The vehicle is one of the first of its kind to be put into operation within the US.
Equipped with six-wheels, the Striker Volterra is a specialised vehicle designed to aid in firefighting response capabilities and features hybrid drive technology, allowing for the 100,000-pound vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in under 21 seconds and producing zero emissions for station entry and standby.
Daniel White, Chief of DFW Fire-Rescue, said:Enhancing performance by reducing response times is the key driver of transitioning to these new vehicles.
The Striker Volterra vehicles are faster and more agile than our current fleet. Because they are also safer for our firefighters and better for the environment, this investment represents a rare win-win-win, delivering operational benefits while ensuring the safety of our responders and the community we serve.
DFW’s new ARFF fleet replacement also enables the airport’s full transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam, bringing it in line with the industry’s goal of eliminating foams containing PFAS chemicals.
An extra five vehicles are expected to arrive by late summer, rendering DFW Volterra’s largest customer to date.
