Alternative drive concepts, above all electric mobility, are the technology of the future - especially for fire-fighting vehicles. As a market and innovation leader, Rosenbauer sees it as its responsibility to accompany fire departments into this future. Work on this topic was started more than ten years ago in order to garner extensive expertise. At Interschutz, the world's leading trade fair, Rosenbauer is now presenting a complete range of electric emergency vehicles, from municipal fire trucks including fully electric aerial ladders to ARFF vehicles.

New framework conditions

Fire-fighting vehicles are procured on average every 20 to 30 years, and it was already apparent ten years ago that by 2030, the drive solution would have to be different, more environmentally friendly, and that fire services would need more sustainable technologies. Societal developments in recent years have clearly confirmed this trend: more and more municipalities worldwide are committing to ambitious sustainability and climate goals, such as the reduction of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions. Fire services are also reflecting the political will and want to make a contribution with their vehicle fleets, especially in large cities and metropolitan areas. The same applies to industrial and airport fire departments, as companies and airport operators sometimes have even more ambitious goals. As their vehicle fleets are manageable in size, relatively homogeneous and at the same time highly specialized, they are particularly well suited for electrification.

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