Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, has announced the delivery of three advanced Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, Missouri.
This addition to the airport’s fleet demonstrates a major commitment to safety and ensuring top-tier emergency response performance.
The new vehicles—two Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles with Snozzle High Reach Extendable Turrets (HRETs) and one Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicle with a roof turret—are customized with state-of-the-art systems to support the airport’s busy operations and long-term infrastructure goals.
Brian Snodgrass, Regional Sales Manager at Oshkosh Airport Products said: “Kansas City International is investing in world-class protection and response capability for its travellers and airfield personnel.
“These new Striker units bring both innovation and rugged reliability to their frontline defence against airfield emergencies.”
Each vehicle is powered by a Scania DC16/V8, 670 HP Tier 4 Final engine and equipped with TAK-4 Independent Suspension, providing outstanding off-road manoeuvrability and operational control.
Advanced onboard features include exterior water/foam level lights, 360-degree camera systems, in-cab EMS storage cabinets, digital video recorders, and Oshkosh’s MADAS Data Logger System.
A winterization system helps promote reliable performance in extreme temperatures.
The fleet includes the following configurations:
(2) Striker 6×6 with Snozzle HRET:
- 3,000-gallon water capacity
- 440-gallon foam capacity
- 550 pounds of dry chemical capacity
- Snozzle HRET with low attack bumper turret
- Eco-EFP™ Foam Measurement System to enhance firefighting efficiency
- Electronic Foam Proportioning System to manage environmental impact
- Engine fast-start button on side of cab
(1) Striker 6×6 with Roof Turret:
- 3,000-gallon water capacity
- 440-gallon foam capacity
- 550 pounds of dry chemical capacity
- Roof turret with low attack bumper turret
- Eco-EFP Foam Measurement System to enhance firefighting efficiency
- Electronic Foam Proportioning System to manage environmental impact
- Engine fast-start button on side of cab
Snodgrass added: “These Striker ARFF vehicles are purpose-built to perform in demanding conditions and provide immediate, effective emergency response.
“Kansas City International prioritized reliability, innovation, and firefighter safety throughout the procurement process—and we are proud to deliver on every front.”
