Podcast: City of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Electric Fire Apparatus Experience

Podcast: City of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Electric Fire Apparatus Experience

Join Chris Mc Loone and Deputy Chief Richard Fields of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) as they discuss the department’s experience with its first electric fire apparatus, a Rosenbauer RTX in service with the LAFD’s Station 82. They’ll discuss why the department decided to deploy and electric rig, preparations for the station to accommodate the electric truck, the truck itself, the department’s overall experience, and more. Also check out the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment RTX walk-around and text drive videos below.

Brought to you by The Fire Store and Rosenbauer America.


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