Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, recently introduced the new Stinger Q4 rapid intervention vehicle (RIV). Co-developed by Oshkosh and sister company Pierce Manufacturing, the Stinger RIV features exclusive Pulse Delivery and QuadAgent systems.

The Stinger Q4 is built on the Ford Super Duty F-550 chassis in either Class I or Class II configurations. Depending on the version selected, the Stinger Q4 RIV can carry either 120 gal or 300 gal of water and 200 lb or 500 lb of dry chemical agent and 120 lb of ASME clean agent.

The new Pulse Delivery technology allows firefighters to deliver dry chemical powder long distances by producing small packets of powder within the nozzle and propelling them forward. Combined with the nozzle velocity, the packets have enough force to travel over 90 ft, more than three times the current capability. According to the manufacturer, this technology allows the dry chemical to begin suppression the moment it arrives at the source of combustion.

The new QuadAgent technology can attack almost all types of fire with immediate fire suppression. It allows firefighters to easily and quickly select any combination of four agents -- water/foam, compressed air foam, dry chemical and clean agent -- to affect the best fire fighting solution right from the nozzle. The QuadAgent system allows for deployment of all agents to over 90 ft, increasing standoff and keeping firefighters a safe distance from the fire.

For more information, see your Oshkosh or Pierce dealer.