The Oshkosh® Striker® 6×6 ARFF vehicles will support emergency operations for YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel in Québec, Canada.
APPLETON, WIS. (May 4, 2024) – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced that ADM Aéroports de Montréal has taken delivery of five Oshkosh Airport Products Gen 3 Striker® 6×6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the province’s largest airfields, YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – which now serve over 21 million travelers annually – and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel. Vehicle deliveries began in December 2023.
ADM’s new ARFF vehicles were sold by Commercial Emergency Equipment Co., in cooperation with L’Arsenal in Quebec province. Aftermarket service and parts for the vehicles will be provided locally by L’Arsenal.
“This project represents one of the largest single non-military ARFF sales in Canadian aviation history,” said Jack Bermingham, business unit director for Oshkosh Airport Products. “ADM’s retirement of a fleet of existing Strikers for this replacement order clearly demonstrates the ongoing trust they have in Oshkosh. Alongside the Commercial Emergency Equipment and L’Arsenal teams, we are proud to continue this long-standing relationship by once again providing the most advanced ARFF vehicles on the market, along with the dedicated service and support that comes from our dealers and support network.”
“The acquisition of these new vehicles is part of a drive to modernize ADM Aéroports de Montréal’s equipment and will enable us to respond more quickly and efficiently to incidents requiring firefighting services. We would like to thank our long-time partner Oshkosh for its support and the quality of these high-performance Strikers,” said Stéphane Larin, Director, Security, Operations and Fire Department at ADM Aéroports de Montréal.
Three of the five Strikers feature a Snozzle high-reach extendable turret, and two feature standard roof turrets. All five vehicles are equipped with low-attack bumper turrets.
Other features of ADM’s new Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles include:
- Industry-leading modular cab design
- TAK-4® all-wheel independent suspension
- Seating capacity for four
- Scania DC16 V8 670HP Tier 4 engine
- Water capacity: 12,500 L
- Foam capacity: 1,600 L
- Dry chemical capacity: 227 kg
- 10kW Onan Generator
- Eco-EFP™ Foam Measurement System
- Electronic Foam Proportioning System
Jamie Zimmerman, Sales Manager and Manager of Airport Products at Commercial Emergency Equipment spoke about the benefits of the support of a branch network supporting ARFF procurement, and aftersales support.
“Commercial and L’Arsenal proposed a solution for ADM that was a ‘complete package’ comprising market-leading apparatus, unmatched parts and service support from our nationwide branch network, and complete product knowledge, training, and factory support,” said Zimmerman.
To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and Aéroports de Montréal’s new Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Commercial Emergency Equipment Corp.
Commercial Emergency Equipment, a part of the Commercial Group of Companies, is Canada’s expert supplier of emergency equipment. Commercial is the authorized dealer for Pierce, Oshkosh Airport Products, BME Fire Trucks, and MaxiMetal apparatus from Ontario to BC including all Canadian Territories. With a 75-year history, 350+ employees across Canada in six main branches, and 250,000+ sq. ft. of combined production and service space, Commercial has an unmatched parts, service, training, testing, and support network for emergency apparatus. Commercial provides its customers access to industry-leading service and support including mobile EVT’s, pump testing, annual inspections and maintenance, a significant stock of on-the-shelf parts, 24/7 emergency service and more. For more information, visit www.comemerg.ca.
About L’Arsenal
Founded in 1998, L’Arsenal brings together under one roof a wide range of products and services for emergency response. In addition to Pierce fire truck, L’Arsenal is the soul source for Oshkosh Airport Products for the province of Quebec. We also offer complementary services such as truck and equipment maintenance and repair, combat clothing and parts service.
Thanks to its advantageous geographical position, the Drummondville-based company serves all Quebec fire departments, as well as industrial, governmental and institutional organizations.
To this day, L’Arsenal is perceived as a first-choice supplier by its customers. The company, which is constantly developing its multidisciplinary expertise, is made up of a dynamic team committed to customer satisfaction and ensuring a positive experience. For more information, visit www.larsenal.ca
About Oshkosh Airport Products
Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and superior performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorp.com.
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