The end of December 2022 saw Bristol Airport add a state-of-the-art Oshkosh Striker 3.0. fire engine to its fleet of firefighting and rescue vehicles (ARFF). The regional airport is the first UK hub to take delivery of the third generation of Oshkosh’s ARFF vehicle.
“Our priority is the safety of passengers and colleagues in all Bristol Airport operations, and we are delighted to be the first airport in the UK to take delivery of such an advanced fire vehicle,” said Graeme Gamble, COO, Bristol Airport.
The airport’s fire team are currently undergoing an intensive training course on the new vehicle. The Oshkosh Striker ARFF is a 39 tonne fire vehicle and has the capabilities of carrying a four person crew, has a 700 BHP engine and a top speed of 72 mph. The vehicle carries 12,000 litres of water, 1,700 litres of foam and a 7,500 litre per minute water pump.
“The fire and rescue service is a critical part of our operation, and the fire team are permanently on call day and night and ready to respond to any eventuality,” added Gamble. “A complex environment such as Bristol Airport requires a specially trained fire team with its own specialist equipment and we are delighted to have added the Striker to the airport’s fire vehicle fleet.”
