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Bradley International Airport Enhances Operations with New Oshkosh Airport Products Striker ARFF Vehicles

Posted by Oshkosh Airport Products on Jul 15, 2025 8:52:48 AM

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Three new Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® ARFF vehicles provide strong emergency response, outstanding operational uptime, and support the airport’s future growth.

APPLETON, WIS. (July 15, 2025) – Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, is proud to announce the delivery of three state-of-the-art Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The new additions to BDL’s fleet represent a major investment in safety, service reliability, and operational agility.

Bradley_2025_InsetThe delivery, managed in partnership with Oshkosh Airport Products’ regional dealer Firematic Supply Co. Inc., includes one Striker 6x6 with a Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET), one Striker 4x4 with a Snozzle HRET, and one Striker 4x4 with a roof turret. Each unit is engineered with next-generation technology to meet the growing demands of a high-traffic, safety-first airport.

“This addition reflects our commitment to delivering a seamless experience to passengers and airline partners,” said Raymond Muller, Vice President, Service & Technology at Firematic Supply Co. Inc. “The new rescue vehicles will enable high in-service rates, exceptional maintenance efficiency, and support the airport’s growing traffic needs.”

All three units are powered by a Scania DC16/V8 670 HP Tier 4 Final engine and feature TAK-4® Independent Suspension for enhanced stability and off-road performance. Advanced operator awareness and control capabilities are built into each vehicle, including 360-degree camera systems, digital video recorders, exterior water/foam level lights, and an engine fast-start button on the side of each cab.

Additionally, the three vehicles feature slightly different specifications:

Striker 6x6 with Snozzle HRET:

  • 3,000-gallon water capacity
  • 440-gallon foam capacity
  • 550 pounds of dry chemical capacity
  • Snozzle HRET
  • Low attack bumper turret
  • In-cab EMS storage

Striker 4x4 with Snozzle HRET:

  • 1,500-gallon water capacity
  • 220-gallon foam capacity
  • 550 pounds of dry chemical capacity
  • Snozzle HRET and bumper turret
  • In-cab EMS storage

Striker 4x4 with Roof Turret:

  • 1,500-gallon water capacity
  • 220-gallon foam capacity
  • 550 pounds of dry chemical capacity
  • Roof and bumper turrets
  • Digital monitoring and recording systems
BDL is the largest airport in Connecticut and the second largest in New England, serving more than 6.7 million passengers annually. The production and delivery process for the airport’s new Striker ARFF vehicles was managed through a collaborative partnership between Firematic Supply Co., the engineering and technical support teams at Oshkosh Airport Products, and Bradley International Airport’s internal stakeholders.

“From initial consultation to final delivery, the sales and technical support teams played a critical role in ensuring the success of the project,” added Muller. “The seamless coordination ensured the process remained on time and within budget.”

For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the new Striker ARFF vehicles at Bradley International Airport, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

Topics: ARFF Sales

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 world-class performance and sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 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®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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