Bristol Airport Enhances Safety with Latest Oshkosh Striker 3.0 Fire Vehicle
(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport has improved its emergency response capabilities by adding a new, advanced fire vehicle to its fleet. This latest addition is the third-generation Oshkosh Striker 3.0, joining two others that have been operating since the airport first pioneered this technology in the UK in early 2022. The vehicle, weighing 39 tonnes, is equipped with a 700BHP engine capable of reaching 72 mph and is designed to carry a four-person crew. It features significant capacities including 12,000 litres of water, 1,700 litres of foam, and a water pump that delivers 6,000 litres per minute. The vehicle also includes an extendable “snozzle” for direct application of water and foam on aircraft fires, and an infrared thermal imaging camera for enhanced detection. Graeme Gamble, COO of Bristol Airport, reiterated the importance of these capabilities for ensuring top-level safety and rapid response in any emergency.
(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 2025-Apr-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has bolstered its emergency response capabilities by adding a state-of-the-art fire vehicle to its existing fleet. Previously, Bristol Airport became the first in the UK to receive the third-generation Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle in early 2022. Since then, the airport has expanded its fleet with a total of three Oshkosh Striker 3.0 vehicles, each equipped with advanced, high-tech firefighting systems.
The new 39-tonne fire engine, designed to accommodate a crew of four, is powered by a robust 700BHP engine that can reach top speeds of 72 mph. It boasts impressive operational capacities, including a water tank that holds 12,000 litres and a foam reserve of 1,700 litres, alongside a powerful water pump that delivers 6,000 litres per minute. Enhanced with a rear steering axle, this vehicle is capable of agile maneuvers at both high and low speeds. One of its standout features is a “snozzle,” an extendable arm mounted on the roof that can penetrate an aircraft’s fuselage to deliver water and foam directly to the source of a fire. Additional safety is provided by an infrared thermal imaging camera, ensuring rapid and precise identification of hotspots in adverse conditions.
Graeme Gamble, Chief Operating Officer of Bristol Airport, commented, “The fire and rescue service here is a vital component of our operations, with the safety of passengers and staff always our top priority. Our team is on constant standby, and the addition of the latest Oshkosh Striker 3.0 further enhances our ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to any emergency. Over recent years, we have been extremely impressed with the performance of the Striker 3.0, and having three of these advanced vehicles on site solidifies our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety for the future.”
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SOURCE: Bristol Airport
