Fire Department Open House

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courtesy Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

The Volterra is the first electric fire truck in service in North America.

Check out the new, high-tech addition to the Madison Fire Department’s vehicle lineup: a Volterra electric fire engine. Stop by Station #8 where the first-ever in-service electric fire engine in North America will be on display, and experts who contributed to the design will be onsite to answer questions. The engine has been serving Madison’s east side since late May, but this is a chance to see the groundbreaking engine up close and in person. A future open house takes place Aug. 19.

media release: In response to great public interest to get up close with the new Volterra pumper— the first electric fire engine of its kind in service in North America— the firefighters at Madison Fire Station 8, in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Corporation, announce visiting hours where experts will be on hand to answer questions.

The public is invited to stop by Fire Station 8 (3945 Lien Road) at the following times:  Thursdays, July 8, July 22, August 5, and August 19, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

While the fire station is open to visitors any time, these designated open house hours are an opportunity to connect directly with the experts who helped design the engine.

The electric Volterra pumper has been in service since May 21, 2021 responding to fire and EMS calls on Madison’s east side. Learn more.