If anyone has ever Driven in Vancouver Canada, you know how narrow streets are, lots of traffic especially at start or end of work days. Even the NEW regular Pumpers department are getting in today brand new purchase for all Departments thay are still huge in my Humble opinion This new Hybrid ( electric) Pumper was thought out well. So glad the FF are liking it.😊 Just amazing rig. 😊
DESIGNED and built at least partially in Europe, thus the styling! I hope all these EV apparatus last within their respective cities, the very limited charging available will soon probably become apparent! Personally I’m a retired US F/fighter-medic and greatly prefer the U.S. styles (“Voltera” from Pierce and the “Vector” from the REV group, E-1, KME, etc..)
The RT (european) and RTX (NA version) have been in service for over three years now in high run volume cities like Berlin and Los Angeles. The reports out of Berlin are very good. 90% of the time Berlins RT has used only electric operation and its been a frontline unit since 2020. The fuel saving and lower maintenance cost are proof or concept enough. Battery prices went down while inflation was going up. Batteries will have parity with diesel apparatus in the next 10-15 years. After LAFD demoed an RTX they set a goal to be 100% EV by 2035 and in my opinion thats very doable.
The Climate is very similar to Seattle. Also the batteries are liquid heated and cooled for optimal performance. When it is plugged in, in the bays the batteries can be conditioned so they are nice and toasty when they roll out to a call. I don't think Rosenbauer explains their battery tech in many videos, because mouth breathers won't understand anyway.
Awful lot of gadgets & moving parts. Plenty of things to maintain or replace. A short wheelbase is a must in tight streets. I've driven in Vancouver BC. Not much different than any streets in most of NA cities. More narrow streets in places like Nova Scotia, New England or Philadelphia. The older the town, the tighter the roadways. Electrification is coming. I get it, but it isn't the fixitall some folks think it will be. New tech brings new problems with it. I believe in the KISS Principle, Keep It Simple & Safe. Not seeing that applied well here.
These are hybrid based, with ev first drive mode but on-board diesel back up for longer calls. The electric allows for better power, quieter ops in narrow neighborhoods and maintenance is no different then new all diesel with electric pump controller, ergo drawers and pulls.
If anyone has ever Driven in Vancouver Canada, you know how narrow streets are, lots of traffic especially at start or end of work days. Even the NEW regular Pumpers department are getting in today brand new purchase for all Departments thay are still huge in my Humble opinion
This new Hybrid ( electric) Pumper was thought out well. So glad the FF are liking it.😊 Just amazing rig. 😊
DESIGNED and built at least partially in Europe, thus the styling! I hope all these EV apparatus last within their respective cities, the very limited charging available will soon probably become apparent! Personally I’m a retired US F/fighter-medic and greatly prefer the U.S. styles (“Voltera” from Pierce and the “Vector” from the REV group, E-1, KME, etc..)
Whats the overall hoseload on this vehicle? Especially the left hosebed not shown in the video?
fire truck like in pic cost fully loaded with equip and all
Looks nice and pretty. I’m still a little skeptical of durability under real world conditions. 🤔
The RT (european) and RTX (NA version) have been in service for over three years now in high run volume cities like Berlin and Los Angeles. The reports out of Berlin are very good. 90% of the time Berlins RT has used only electric operation and its been a frontline unit since 2020. The fuel saving and lower maintenance cost are proof or concept enough. Battery prices went down while inflation was going up. Batteries will have parity with diesel apparatus in the next 10-15 years. After LAFD demoed an RTX they set a goal to be 100% EV by 2035 and in my opinion thats very doable.
Hey pops you realize in Canada you have trmps way below 0
Not Vancouver, it's a temperate rainforest at sea level.
The Climate is very similar to Seattle. Also the batteries are liquid heated and cooled for optimal performance. When it is plugged in, in the bays the batteries can be conditioned so they are nice and toasty when they roll out to a call. I don't think Rosenbauer explains their battery tech in many videos, because mouth breathers won't understand anyway.
Awful lot of gadgets & moving parts. Plenty of things to maintain or replace. A short wheelbase is a must in tight streets. I've driven in Vancouver BC. Not much different than any streets in most of NA cities. More narrow streets in places like Nova Scotia, New England or Philadelphia. The older the town, the tighter the roadways. Electrification is coming. I get it, but it isn't the fixitall some folks think it will be. New tech brings new problems with it. I believe in the KISS Principle, Keep It Simple & Safe. Not seeing that applied well here.
modern diesel powered apparatus aren't kept simple either ...
These are hybrid based, with ev first drive mode but on-board diesel back up for longer calls. The electric allows for better power, quieter ops in narrow neighborhoods and maintenance is no different then new all diesel with electric pump controller, ergo drawers and pulls.
What moving parts do you see here that aren’t on a diesel-powered apparatus?