Released 02/10/2021
The ACT will be the first jurisdiction in Australia with an electric fire truck, following the ACT Emergency Services Agency signing an agreement with Rosenbauer to deliver a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Fire Truck next year.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said the ACT was leading the nation in showing how emergency services organisations can transition to zero-emissions fleets.
“The ACT Government has committed to reaching a target of net zero-emissions by 2045. Investments in new technology like this Plug-In Hybrid Electric Fire Truck are crucial in achieving our target,” Minister Gentleman said.
“Transitioning just one of our existing trucks to an electric fire truck is forecast to reduce diesel fuel consumption by about 185,000 litres over a 10-year period.”
Minister Gentleman said the new truck will also include a range of features to ensure the safety and comfort of ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters.
“This new fire truck includes a walk in, walk out entry to support firefighters’ backs and knees as they enter and exit the vehicle,” he said.
“Firefighter safety and comfort is at the forefront of the design of this new truck, and it will feature a better use of its internal space and greater crew protection in comparison to the existing vehicles in our fleet.”
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Mick Gentleman, MLA | Media Releases