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Rancho Cucamonga adds RTX electric fire truck to its fleet, made by Rosenbauer

February 04, 2024

Rancho Cucamonga Fire District has announced the purchase of a Rosenbauer RTX Electric Fire Engine.

The electric fire engine will be stationed at Fire Station 178, which is set to open in Spring 2024.

The Rosenbauer RTX Electric Fire Engine supports the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s 2022 General Plan Update, which emphasizes environmental protection and traffic management.

The Rosenbauer RTX is the first fire engine to feature an all-electric drivetrain, eliminating the engine, transmission, and drivelines typically found in traditional fire trucks. It allows for near-silent operations during non-pumping activities and is supported by an energy backup system that can recharge batteries for extended operations, emergencies, and natural disaster response.

The Rosenbauer RTX also incorporates ergonomic and tactical advantages, reducing physical strain on fire personnel and enhancing operational success. The engine can transition from a low center of gravity street-based fire engine to an off-road height fire engine with 4-wheel drive capability, providing flexible response capabilities for the City’s diverse topography. The Rosenbauer RTX will be the first clean cab in the Fire District’s fleet, with firefighters’ turnout gear stored in the outside compartments of the engine, reducing their exposure to carcinogens in the line of duty.