Oshkosh's Fire & Emergency segment, which includes Pierce Manufacturing, Oshkosh Airport Products, Medtec Ambulance and Frontline Communications, introduced new vehicles at the 2010 Fire Department Instructors Conference.

Oshkosh Airport Products unveiled the new Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle with a complete range of leading innovations. Under intense development for more than three years, the new Striker delivers innovative fire suppression technology; unmatched chassis performance; advanced safety systems; unsurpassed reliability and durability; and smart design. Among the features is available Pulse Delivery technology that allows firefighters to deliver dry chemical powder over 90 feet (27m), more than three times the capability of other dry chemical systems.

Oshkosh also displayed its Stinger Q4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle outdoors at the main entrance of Lucas Oil Stadium. The Stinger Q4 RIV features QuadAgent technology to meet any airport’s rapid intervention vehicle requirements.

Pierce displayed a total of eight vehicles, including an Impel pumper/tanker that is the first ever built using the industry-changing Pierce Ultimate Configuration design; a 100-foot aluminum aerial platform with the industry’s roomiest and most efficient basket; a Contender Responder; heavy-duty aluminum ladder using the PUC design; two multi-purpose pumper vehicles built on Velocity and Arrow XT chassis; a three-door non-walk-in rescue vehicle; and a Quantum pumper.

At an outdoor booth location alongside Lucas Oil Stadium, Pierce demonstrated its Changeable Response Unit that allows fire and rescue departments to customize a single pickup truck to do the work of several specialty vehicles. The company also showcased the capabilities of its heavy-duty aluminum aerial platform.

Medtec Ambulance introduced RediMedic, an all-new line of ambulances built for performance and value. The RediMedic line includes features such as a recessed overhead grab-rail, angled and protected roll-up flooring and ducted air conditioning to help make EMTs safer and more comfortable. The vehicles are built for simplified maintenance and service, with easy access to electrical, HVAC assemblies, oxygen components and other systems.

Frontline Communications displayed a state-of-the-art command center and built on a compact Sprinter chassis that can handle a community’s local emergencies or special events. This vehicle features two main equipment racks for voice, video and data satellite communications gear, interoperable communications system and three workstations.