Little Rock airport upgrades emergency response with three Oshkosh ARFF vehicles

Home
»
Stories
»
2024
»
July

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Airlines begin canceling flights, offering rebooking ahead of Hurricane Helene

Southwest Airlines to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Explore Japan for free? Japan Airlines offers free domestic flights to foreign travelers

Delta named Official Airline Partner of Birmingham City Football Club

American Airlines to Cut These Routes to Las Vegas, Orlando, and More — Here's Why

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, expanding benefits and choice for travelers

Southwest wouldn't really start charging for bags — right?

JD Power ranked this Midwest airport as the best among largest airports in North America

Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian

Air Canada could begin suspending flights soon as strike deadline nears

JetBlue's new ticket policy entitles every passenger to a carry-on bag

Why United Airlines’ CEO makes as few decisions as possible

American invests in the future of aviation maintenance with new jobs, additional work

DOT probe seeks to determine if frequent flyer programs are fair to travelers

American Airlines flight diverted after passenger starts vaping

Russian Airline Wants $100 Million From Canada for Seizing Its Giant Cargo Plane

Here's where American Airlines is adding flights to Europe in summer 2025

Major airline grounds Airbus A350 fleet, citing faulty engine component

Airline CEO wants airports to cap passengers at 2 alcoholic drinks to limit on-board disruptions

Regulator cuts Malaysia Airlines' air operator certificate duration after probe

United Airlines flight attendants are prepared to strike. Here's why it's still unlikely.

2 workers killed, 1 injured in tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines shop in Atlanta

Emirates Will Buy 5 Airbus A380s From Lessor For $200 Million

Delta Air Lines named official airline of the WNBA

Pair Of C-Suite Officials Depart Wheels Up

LAX Receives Final Cars for People Mover Train

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger clears Justice Department hurdle, now faces DOT

Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject new contract, union says there's 'more work to do'

Elliott Investment To Push For 10 New Boardroom Directors At Southwest Airlines

Alaska Air Backs JetZero Blended-Wing Design

Global Industry News

Little Rock airport upgrades emergency response with three Oshkosh ARFF vehicles

Research

Rebecca Kanable Assistant Editor | AviationPros

By Sky Industry News

Jul 11, 2024

Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (CNA) in Little Rock, Arkansas, has received three new Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 4x4 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. The upgrade was completed in April 2024, replacing the entire fleet of frontline ARFF vehicles.

The new additions include two Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicles equipped with roof turrets and one featuring a Snozzle® high-reach extendable turret (HRET), enhancing firefighting capabilities. These vehicles were selected for their innovative technology and reliability. A key feature highlighted by the airport emergency response crew is the Driver Enhanced Vision System (DEVS), which provides live flight data and assists drivers in poor visibility conditions through navigation, tracking, and vision enhancement components.

The Striker 4x4 vehicles have a water capacity of 1,500 gallons, 222 gallons of fluorine-free foam, and a dry chemical capacity of 550 pounds. The fluorine-free foam system aligns with modern safety and environmental standards. The fleet's optimization with 4x4 capabilities ensures rapid response times for effective aircraft rescue operations.

Get the Newsletter

Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

"Our ARFF crews are excited to welcome the new Oshkosh Airport Products Striker vehicles into service," said Eric Hildreth, Battalion Chief with the Little Rock Fire Department. "The advanced technology, cockpit ergonomics, operational performance, and accessibility of ongoing service support for the life of our apparatus were key factors in our decision."

Service and maintenance for the new vehicles will be supported by Siddons-Martin Emergency Group’s Global ARFF Services division. This division offers comprehensive solutions including inspections, maintenance, custom upgrades, personnel training, and certification.

“We are honored to have been selected for the fleet upgrade at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport," said Jack Bermingham, business unit director at Oshkosh Airport Products. "Our team is dedicated to providing top-quality service and training."

The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Division at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport responds to aircraft incidents and provides emergency medical assistance as first responders. The division operates state-of-the-art emergency response vehicles around the clock throughout the year.

For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicles, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

Organizations Included in this History

AviationPros

More News

Aviation Comments

Loading...

No comments available.

Little Rock airport upgrades emergency response with three Oshkosh ARFF vehicles

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Airlines begin canceling flights, offering rebooking ahead of Hurricane Helene

Southwest Airlines to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Explore Japan for free? Japan Airlines offers free domestic flights to foreign travelers

Delta named Official Airline Partner of Birmingham City Football Club

American Airlines to Cut These Routes to Las Vegas, Orlando, and More — Here's Why

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, expanding benefits and choice for travelers

Southwest wouldn't really start charging for bags — right?

JD Power ranked this Midwest airport as the best among largest airports in North America

Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian

Air Canada could begin suspending flights soon as strike deadline nears

JetBlue's new ticket policy entitles every passenger to a carry-on bag

Why United Airlines’ CEO makes as few decisions as possible

American invests in the future of aviation maintenance with new jobs, additional work

DOT probe seeks to determine if frequent flyer programs are fair to travelers

American Airlines flight diverted after passenger starts vaping

Russian Airline Wants $100 Million From Canada for Seizing Its Giant Cargo Plane

Here's where American Airlines is adding flights to Europe in summer 2025

Major airline grounds Airbus A350 fleet, citing faulty engine component

Airline CEO wants airports to cap passengers at 2 alcoholic drinks to limit on-board disruptions

Regulator cuts Malaysia Airlines' air operator certificate duration after probe

United Airlines flight attendants are prepared to strike. Here's why it's still unlikely.

2 workers killed, 1 injured in tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines shop in Atlanta

Emirates Will Buy 5 Airbus A380s From Lessor For $200 Million

Delta Air Lines named official airline of the WNBA

Pair Of C-Suite Officials Depart Wheels Up

LAX Receives Final Cars for People Mover Train

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger clears Justice Department hurdle, now faces DOT

Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject new contract, union says there's 'more work to do'

Elliott Investment To Push For 10 New Boardroom Directors At Southwest Airlines

Alaska Air Backs JetZero Blended-Wing Design

Organizations Included in this History

More News

Aviation Comments

Loading...

Trending