Why Airport Fire Trucks Are So Unique

A manufacturer has built thousands of the specialized trucks.

Ryan Ewing

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:40 AM ET

Verified

Edited By: tccjeremy

An Oshkosh ARFF vehicle [Credit: Oshkosh Airport Products]

Key Takeaways:

Oshkosh Corp., headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a major manufacturer of specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) equipment.
Their ARFF trucks are uniquely designed for aviation incidents, featuring significantly larger water and foam capacities, powerful pumps, advanced foam systems, and the ability to operate across diverse terrain, unlike standard municipal fire trucks.
Over 5,000 Oshkosh Striker vehicles have been deployed globally, and the company is also developing new electric models like the Volterra.

See a mistake? Contact us.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is perhaps best known for the annual EAA AirVenture show, which makes Whittman Regional (KOSH) the world’s busiest airport during a one-week period each July. The airshow attracts nearly a million visitors to the city each year.

But headquartered in the same region is Oshkosh Corp., which—among other functions—is a major player in fire truck manufacturing. The firm also specializes in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) equipment with its line of specialized trucks.