ELECTRIC AND HYBRID APPARATUS
Electric and hybrid apparatus are moving from “future concept” to a practical option for municipalities focused on emissions, noise, and operating costs. Commercial Emergency Equipment is leading Canada’s charge toward emergency apparatus electrification, with field-proven solutions and the product knowledge to support real-world implementation. Hybrid and idle reduction technologies are also becoming more common as departments look for fuel savings and lower engine hours without changing how crews operate on scene. Pierce and Oshkosh Airport Products continue to push this space with platforms like the Volterra line, bringing electrification into frontline apparatus design. As Canada’s largest fire apparatus supplier, Commercial helps departments evaluate where electric, hybrid, or idle reduction makes sense, then supports the full lifecycle from planning and specification through delivery, training, and long-term service support.
PIERCE® VOLTERRA™ PLATFORM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The Pierce Enforcer Volterra Electric Pumper utilizes a parallel-electric drivetrain which allows zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard batteries and can be coupled to the internal combustion engine to provide continuous and uninterrupted power to the pumping system or drive system for extended operations.
DRIVING
An Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain featuring an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission (EMIVT) allows zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard batteries. The chassis will operate under electric power in all normal operational situations and will leverage the internal combustion engine for backup power in extended emergency operations.
PUMPING
Standardized Pierce pumping configurations, up to 2000gpm are driven through the electric driveline and are powered by either the integrated onboard batteries or the internal combustion engine. The driveline allows for zero emissions during quick attack responses, and can transition seamlessly to internal combustion power for extended pumping operations.
