SRP is proud to partner with the Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department on its new electric fire truck. The truck is the first of its kind in Arizona and among the first few electric fire trucks in the United States.
Benefits:
- It has zero tailpipe emissions, which makes for a cleaner, safer work environment for Gilbert Fire personnel. Additionally, it’s quieter and has a more responsive and smoother acceleration than diesel-powered pumpers.
- The new firetruck can deliver 1,500 gallons of water per minute and uses only 2% of the battery to completely empty the truck of water. The electric firetruck is also significantly quieter than typical diesel engines – this reduces the need for firefighters to wear hearing protection and allows for improved communication inside and outside the truck.
- It has the ability to pre-cool the truck and reduce costs over time. Fueling the truck with electricity equates to significant savings on fuel as well as less maintenance.
The Town of Gilbert received $30,000 from SRP for this project, which included a $20,000 rebate for the truck’s charging solution, in addition to $10,000 for the truck itself. SRP also oversaw the installation of the custom EV charger at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2.
SRP worked with Gilbert to install a fast-charging system that is suspended from the firehouse ceiling and can fully charge the truck in two hours. Charging from the ceiling helps ensure safety for the fire crews, with cleared space around the truck in the firehouse bay that is free of charging cables.
The new electric fire truck went into service on Oct. 27 at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2, the town’s busiest station.